New rent rules 2025: Tenants finally get the upper hand

Renting in 2025 just became a whole lot fairer.

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00:00Renting a house in 2025 just got a massive upgrade.

00:03And for once, tenants are actually winning.

00:06If you've ever fought with a landlord over bizarre deposits,

00:08random rent hikes, or surprise house visits, this one's for you.

00:12Under the new Model Tenancy Act rules, the biggest relief is the cap on security deposits.

00:17Landlords can't ask for more than two months' rent for residential properties anymore.

00:22Another big change is that every rent agreement must now be properly drafted,

00:26digital, and registered online within 60 days.

00:28No more verbal deals or WhatsApp agreements.

00:31Rent hikes are also to be strictly regulated.

00:34Your landlord can increase rent only once in 12 months and even then,

00:37only after giving you a 90-day written notice.

00:40Tenant privacy is also protected now.

00:42Landlords can't show up unannounced.

00:44They must give a 24-hour notice before entering the property, except in real emergencies.

00:49Plus, the Act clearly lists who is responsible for which repairs,

00:53so you don't get stuck paying for things that aren't your fault.

00:55Bottom line is, renting just became way more transparent, fair, and tenant-friendly.

01:01So, if you're house hunting this year, make sure your new agreement follows these rules.