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Tenancy & Rental
Renting in Egypt: leases, rent, eviction, deposits.
3MONTHS
Minimum notice period to evict tenant
1MONTH
Rent increase cap per year under old law
30DAYS
Notice period for eviction (modern practice)
5%
Annual rent increase limit (regulated units)
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I'm being asked to leave or evicted
Understand eviction notices, eviction orders, and the legal process landlords must follow in Egypt. Learn your rights and timelines for responding to eviction demands.
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I need my security deposit back
Learn how to recover your full rental security deposit in Egypt, what deductions landlords can legally make, and steps to take if your deposit is wrongfully withheld.
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I'm confused about rent law changes
Navigate the differences between old and new rent laws in Egypt. Understand which law applies to your lease and how recent reforms affect your rental rights and obligations.
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I'm being asked to leave or evicted
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Eviction Order in Egypt: How Landlords Actually Get One
An eviction order in Egypt is a court judgment ordering a tenant to vacate. The process takes 6–18 months from filing to enforcement through a bailiff.
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Eviction Notice Meaning in Egypt: What It Actually Is
If you're a tenant in Egypt who just received a piece of paper telling you to leave, or a landlord wondering what you actually need to serve, the phrase "eviction notice" gets thrown around loosely. It has a specific legal meaning here. And it's not just a letter. Quick answe
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How do I get my rental security deposit back in full?
Under Egyptian Civil Code No. 131 of 1948, a security deposit must be refunded in full if the tenant returns the property in its original condition and settles all dues. Deductions are only lawful for proven damage or unpaid rent.
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Old Rent Law Egypt: What Changed and Who's Affected
Law 164 of 2025 phases out Egypt's frozen old rent regime. Residential tenants get 7 years (until July 2032), rents jump 20× or 10×, then 15% annually. No inheritance after.