有力有效规范引导住房租赁市场

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the Housing Rental Regulations marks a new phase in China's housing rental market, emphasizing the government's commitment to developing this sector and ensuring a balanced rental and purchase housing system [1][4]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The Housing Rental Regulations will take effect on September 15, 2024, aiming to address key issues in the housing rental market, such as the need for better protection of the rights of both landlords and tenants [2][4]. - The regulations encourage residents to rent out their own properties and support enterprises in revitalizing old buildings for rental purposes, which is expected to increase the supply of rental housing [1][2]. Group 2: Market Development - The regulations highlight the importance of professional and market-oriented housing rental enterprises, which currently have a small market share, with the top 30 companies managing a total of 1.359 million rental units as of June 2023 [3]. - The regulations require that rental properties meet safety and health standards, and they set limits on the number of tenants and minimum living space per person [2][3]. Group 3: Tenant Rights and Market Order - The regulations mandate that rental contracts be signed using real names and require landlords to register these contracts with local property management departments, which will help ensure tenant access to basic public services [3]. - Housing rental agencies must verify the identity of clients and the ownership of properties before listing them, and they are required to clearly display service fees without hidden charges [3].