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Gujarat Caps Rent Deposits at Three Months Under New Rent Bill-2026
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:33 PM
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The Gujarat government has announced that the new Rent Bill-2026 will limit landlords to a maximum of three months' rent as a security deposit, while also outlining clear responsibilities for both landlords and tenants.
The Gujarat legislative assembly has introduced the Rent Bill-2026, which caps security deposits at three months' rent. The move is aimed at protecting tenants from excessive financial burdens while ensuring landlords have a reasonable safeguard.
The bill also codifies duties for landlords, such as maintaining habitability and providing essential utilities, and for tenants, including timely rent payment and proper care of the property.
The government said the new provisions will be tabled in the assembly soon and are expected to be enacted after a period of public consultation and debate.
Legal experts note that the cap aligns with similar reforms in other states and could reduce disputes over deposits, potentially easing the rental market in Gujarat.
The bill also codifies duties for landlords, such as maintaining habitability and providing essential utilities, and for tenants, including timely rent payment and proper care of the property.
The government said the new provisions will be tabled in the assembly soon and are expected to be enacted after a period of public consultation and debate.
Legal experts note that the cap aligns with similar reforms in other states and could reduce disputes over deposits, potentially easing the rental market in Gujarat.