New Rent Agreement Rules 2025 Explained | Mandatory Registration, Digital Stamping & Tenant Rights

New Rent Agreement Rules 2025 Explained | Mandatory Registration, Digital Stamping & Tenant Rights

New Rent Agreement Rules 2025 have officially arrived — and every tenant and landlord must know these 6 major changes. This video explains each rule simply and clearly so you can avoid penalties and stay legally compliant. In this video, you’ll learn: 1️⃣ 60-day mandatory registration of all rent agreements (online or sub-registrar office) — failure may lead to a ₹5000 penalty. 2️⃣ No property can be rented without a written agreement. 3️⃣ If monthly rent is above ₹5000, tenants must pay through digital methods like UPI or bank transfer — cash is no longer valid. 4️⃣ Digital stamping is now compulsory (no physical stamp paper). 5️⃣ Security deposit limits:  • Residential → Max 2 months rent  • Commercial → Max 6 months rent 6️⃣ Landlords can increase rent only once per year, and must give 90 days written notice to the tenant. These reforms aim to bring transparency, reduce disputes, and protect both tenants and landlords.