New Rent Rules 2025: The Model Tenancy Act, 2021 is reshaping the rental landscape in India, bringing long-needed clarity, fairness and legal protection to both tenants and landlords. With rules on security deposits, written agreements, inspection rights, repairs and evictions now standardised, the Act aims to end informal practices and reduce disputes. As more states adopt its provisions, understanding these new guidelines has become essential for anyone renting or leasing property in India. Here are key pointers you must know:

1. Security Deposit Limits

* For residential properties, landlords cannot ask for more than two months’ rent as a deposit.

* For commercial properties, the maximum is six months’ rent.

* The deposit must be refunded when the tenant vacates, after deducting any

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