The real estate sector in Egypt is witnessing heated debate over the new Old Rent Law, ratified by President El-Sisi in August 2025. The law aims to regulate the relationship between landlords and tenants after decades of stagnation.
According to the law, old residential lease contracts signed before January 1996 will expire seven years after its enforcement, while non-residential contracts will expire within five years, giving tenants time to adjust their circumstances.
The law introduces increases in rental values for non-residential units, raising them up to five times their previous value immediately upon implementation. Units are classified into categories that regulate rent levels based on the nature of the area.
The law safeguards tenants’ rights by including a provision granting them alternative units from the state—either for rent or ownership—once the legal period ends. It also requires that disputes be resolved through the judiciary.
Despite differing opinions between landlords and tenants, experts view the law as a necessary step to improve the rental market and ensure fairness.
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