India's Rental Agreements: Enforceability of Rent Hikes and New Tenancy Rules

In India, most residential rent agreements are for 11 months to avoid mandatory registration and related costs, yet rent escalation clauses remain enforceable even without registration if agreed upon. The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, seeks to formalize rental agreements by promoting written contracts registered with Rent Authorities, capping security deposits, and streamlining dispute resolution to balance tenant and landlord interests and reduce conflicts.