New Property Rule from July 1: ₹5,000 Fine if Rental Agreement Doesn't Have This! Landlords & Tenants—Don’t Miss This Major Change

If you’re renting out your property—or living as a tenant—then from July 1, 2025 , a new rule could directly affect your life. Now, if your rental agreement does not have a digital stamp , you could face a fine of ₹5,000. This move is part of the government’s broader effort to make the rental process more transparent, secure, and digital . 🏠 How Were Rental Agreements Handled Until Now? In India, most rental agreements until now were handwritten or printed on paper—many without any official stamp or proper registration. This created multiple problems: Landlords changing terms at will Tenants denying agreed-upon clauses Property disputes reaching court Even fraud using fake documents Now, the government wants to end this outdated and unsafe practice. 💻 What is Digital Stamping and Why Is It Important? Digital stamping means paying the stamp duty online and validating the rental agreement digitally. Here’s what changes with it: No need to buy physical stamp pap...