The Ministry of the Interior passed the draft amendments to certain provisions of the ” Rental Housing Market Development and Management Act ” on September 18 , 2025 , aiming to promote stability in the rental market. This amendment focuses on three main directions: (1) guaranteeing a three-year lease term, (2) limiting rent increases upon renewal, and (3) enhancing the protection of both landlords’ and tenants’ rights and interests.

Firstly, under the “3-year rental period guarantee,” tenants are entitled, in principle, to a 3-year right to tenancy. Landlords may not refuse to renew a lease unless there is a need for personal use or statutory conditions such as rent arrears or property damage arise. If landlords reclaim the property for personal use, they must notify tenants 6 months before the lease ends and the property cannot be rented out again within one year. Violation of these rules will result in penalties and a requirement for landlords to compensate tenants with three months’ rent.

Secondly, under “limiting rent increase upon renewal,” landlords may adjust the rent when renewing the lease but must notify the tenant six months in advance. The rent increase may not exceed the annual increase rate of the rental index published by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics of the Executive Yuan. This measure aims to prevent tenants from being forced to relocate due to unreasonable rent hikes.

Thirdly, the amendments strengthen protections for both tenants and landlords by prohibiting landlords from preventing tenants from applying for rent subsidies, registering their residence (household registration), or declaring rental expenses for tax purposes. Any such restrictive provisions are void and liable to fines. At the same time, a so-called “tenant misconduct eviction clause” has been added, allowing landlords to terminate the lease early if the tenant deliberately defaults on rent, disturbs the peace, or engages in illegal activities. For notarized lease agreements, if the tenant meets the statutory conditions for termination but still refuses to vacate, the landlord may directly apply for compulsory execution.

The Ministry of the Interior stated that these amendments strike a balance between tenants’ right to stable housing and landlords’ legitimate interests. The Ministry will continue to collect public opinions to refine these amendments and promote a long-term stable rental market, achieving the goal of “secure living for tenants and peace of mind for landlords.”