Tenancy, Rent & Eviction in Bahrain: Your Rights (2026)
Bahrain Law 27/2014: rent +5% after 2 years (Art. 27), no eviction in first 3 years (Art. 35), Article 38 grounds, and the Rents Disputes Committee.
Bahrain's Law 27 of 2014 is tenant-protective: rent cannot rise within the first 2 years, then is capped at 5% (residential) and only up to five times over the lease term, with 3 months' registered-letter notice. A residential tenant generally cannot be required to vacate during the first 3 years. Eviction grounds are listed in Article 38 (e.g. two months' non-payment); owner-occupation needs 6 months' notice. Deposit: an advance up to 3 months plus a security deposit up to 1 month (Article 19).
FAQ
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Bahrain?
Not within the first 2 years; then up to 5% for residential, no more than five times over the lease term, with a registered-letter notice 3 months before the second year ends (Article 27).
Can I be evicted in the first years of my lease in Bahrain?
A residential tenant generally cannot be required to vacate during the first 3 years (Article 35), except by written agreement or one of the Article 38 grounds.
What is the deposit in Bahrain?
Under Article 19, an advance payment up to 3 months plus a security deposit not exceeding one month's rent, returned after deduction of established liabilities.