甲醛房、隔断房、押金难退？国家出手了！9月15日新规守护2.6亿租房人

Core Viewpoint - The newly published "Housing Rental Regulations" aims to address various issues in the rental market, providing comprehensive protection for tenants starting from September 15 of this year [1][2]. Group 1: Rental Market Issues - The rental population in China has reached nearly 260 million, with around 40 million in major cities, accounting for almost 50% of the total [1]. - Common issues include substandard housing such as "partitioned rooms" and "fake listings," which have led to significant tenant grievances [2]. Group 2: Regulations on Housing Quality - The regulations mandate that rental properties must comply with safety and health standards, prohibiting the separate rental of non-living spaces like kitchens and balconies [2]. - The regulations also set limits on the number of tenants per rental unit and the minimum living space per person, aligning with local government standards [2]. Group 3: Transparency and Deposit Regulations - Rental agencies are required to provide accurate and consistent information about properties, including address, size, and rent, and must not publish misleading information [3]. - Landlords cannot unjustly withhold security deposits, and any disputes regarding deposits must be resolved through negotiation or legal channels [3]. Group 4: Monitoring and Regulation of Rental Prices - The regulations require rental companies to establish regulated accounts for rental funds and publicly disclose them to mitigate risks associated with the "long collection, short payment" model [4]. - Local governments are tasked with creating rental price monitoring mechanisms to enhance market transparency and provide rental benchmarks for fair transactions [5].