Egypt's Old-Rent Reform (Law 164/2025): Tenancy & Eviction Explained
By HAQQ Research · · 8 min read · mena
Egypt's two rent regimes and the 2025 old-rent reform: zone-based recalculation, 15% annual rise, the 7-year phase-out, and fast-track eviction.
Egypt has two regimes. New leases (since 1996) are freely contracted under the Civil Code, fixed-term, with court-bailiff notice to avoid auto-renewal. Old rent-controlled contracts (Laws 49/1977 + 136/1981) are being phased out by Law 164/2025: rents are recalculated by zone (Premium 20×, Middle/Economic 10×, with minimums), rise 15% per year, and residential old-rent contracts terminate 7 years after entry into force (~Aug 2032); Law 165/2025 enables fast-track eviction via the Judge of Interim Matters.
FAQ
When do old-rent contracts end in Egypt?
Under Law No. 164 of 2025, old residential contracts terminate 7 years after entry into force (around August 2032), and non-residential after 5 years.
How much will the old controlled rent become in Egypt?
It is recalculated by zone: Premium areas 20× (minimum EGP 1,000), Middle and Economic areas 10× (EGP 400/250 minimums), then a fixed 15% annual increase.
How is a tenant evicted under Egypt's new-rent regime?
The fixed-term lease ends at term with a court-bailiff notice; for cause (e.g. non-payment) a warning then a suit before the Summary Court, with fast-track eviction available via the Judge of Interim Matters under Law 165/2025.
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