Rental Laws in Egypt
Comprehensive guide to rental contract laws and tenant/landlord rights in Egypt
Types of Rental Contracts
Old Rent Law:
Pre-1996 contracts - Fixed low rents
New Rent Law:
Post-1996 contracts - Market rates
Contract Terms
Required Basic Information:
- • Complete landlord and tenant information
- • Detailed description of rented property
- • Rent amount and payment dates
- • Rental period and renewal terms
- • Purpose of rental (residential/commercial/administrative)
Additional Terms:
- • Security deposit and service charges
- • Maintenance and repair conditions
- • Property usage rules
Tenant Rights
- • Peaceful enjoyment of rented property
- • No rent increase except according to law
- • Protection from arbitrary eviction
- • Right to necessary repairs
- • Security deposit return upon contract termination
- • Transfer to relatives (in old rent law)
Landlord Rights
- • Collect rent at specified times
- • Property recovery upon contract expiry
- • Request eviction for non-payment
- • Rent increase according to law
- • Property inspection with tenant consent
- • Claim damages compensation
Rent Increases
Old Rent Law:
Gradual increase specified by law - until reaching fair rental value
New Rent Law:
Does not exceed 10% annually of base rent value
Contract Termination Reasons
By Landlord:
- • Non-payment of rent for 20 days after notice
- • Using property for purposes other than agreed
- • Damaging the property
- • Unauthorized transfer (in some cases)
By Tenant:
- • Prior notice according to contract term
- • Expiry of contract term
Rental Dispute Resolution
Rental Committees:
Specialize in old rent disputes and some new rent cases
Partial Courts:
Handle new rent disputes and commercial cases
Mediation and Arbitration:
Alternative solutions for dispute resolution outside courts