Odisha Drafts New Urban Rent Control Act 2026; Proposes Special Courts, Watch

Houses in Odisha not to be rented without written agreement: All you need to know about the new rule

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has proposed making written tenancy agreements mandatory for all residential and commercial rental properties under the draft Odisha Urban Area Rent Control Act, 2026. The draft legislation, notified by the Housing and Urban Development Department, states that no property can be rented out or occupied without a formal written tenancy agreement. The move is aimed at bringing greater transparency, reducing disput…

Odisha Drafts New Urban Rent Control Act 2026; Proposes Special Courts, Watch

Bhubaneswar: In a move to modernise and bring transparency to the state’s rental housing system, the Odisha Housing & Urban Development Department has published the draft ‘Odisha Urban Area Rent Control Act, 2026’ and invited public suggestions. Key Provisions of the Draft Act Written agreements mandatory: The draft ends oral rent deals. All tenancies must have a written agreement specifying rent, tenure, and terms. Special rent courts: Dedicate…

Odisha Urban Rent Control Act 2026: Written Rental Agreements & Digital Registration Made Mandatory

In a landmark move set to transform the rental housing landscape in Odisha, the state government has unveiled the proposed Odisha Urban Rent Control Act, 2026. The new legislation aims to replace the outdated 59-year-old House Rent Control Act of 1967 and bring transparency, accountability, and modernity to tenant-landlord relationships across urban areas. Under the […] The post Odisha Urban Rent Control Act 2026: Written Rental Agreements & Dig…