On Tuesday, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) issued new guidelines to enforce the Premises Rent Control Act, 1991. At a press conference in Nagar Bhaban, DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz said house rent cannot be increased for two years, and any hike cannot exceed 15% of the local market rate. For safety during fire or earthquakes, house owners must now provide tenants with keys to the rooftop and main gate.
The rules also require rent to be paid by the 10th of each month, with signed receipts provided by house owners. Advance payments are limited to three months’ rent, and a two-month notice is needed to end a residential contract. To handle disputes, ward-level associations will be set up. Mohammad Ejaz added, “If a house owner takes any step for security or discipline, they must inform the tenant and get their consent before proceeding.”
