MP Mohamed Attia El-Fayoumi, Chairman of the Housing Committee in the House of Representatives, has revealed the key features of the amended draft law on old rent contracts, emphasizing that the proposed law takes social considerations into account. The rental value will be categorized into three tiers: premium, middle-income, and popular areas. These classifications will be determined in cooperation with the governor and a specialized committee. El-Fayoumi explained that if an apartment remains closed for one year, it will be returned to the owner through a swift ruling from an urgent matters judge, and the verdict may be immediately enforceable. Utility bills—such as electricity and water—will serve as evidence of whether the unit is being used.
MP Mohamed Attia El-Fayoumi also clarified that under the draft law, rental values for residential units in premium areas will be increased to 20 times the current amount, with a minimum of EGP 1,000. In middle-income areas, rent will rise to 10 times the current rate, with a minimum of EGP 400, while economic/popular areas will also see a tenfold increase, with a minimum of EGP 250. Non-residential properties will have their rental values raised to five times the current amount. The proposed law also includes an annual incremental increase of 15% during the transitional period, aiming to establish a fair balance between the rights of property owners and tenants.