Core Viewpoint - The newly published "Housing Rental Regulations" marks the first administrative regulation specifically governing the housing rental market in China, set to take effect on September 15, aiming to address long-standing issues such as deposit withholding, overcrowding, and false listings in the industry [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The "Housing Rental Regulations" establishes a comprehensive framework consisting of a general principle, three categories of norms, and regulatory responsibilities, which includes encouraging the activation of existing properties for rental housing supply [1][2]. - The regulations specify that rental properties must meet safety and health standards, and non-residential spaces cannot be rented out for living purposes, with limits on the number of tenants and minimum living space per person [2]. Group 2: Market Impact - The implementation of the regulations is expected to significantly curb existing issues in the housing rental market, such as false listings and rent inflation, by imposing strict prohibitions on misleading information and requiring source management for listings [3]. - The rental population in China has reached nearly 260 million, with a notable increase in the proportion of renters aged 35 and above, indicating a shift towards higher quality rental demands [3]. Group 3: Challenges Ahead - The new regulations face challenges in enforcement due to the diverse and dispersed nature of rental market participants, making comprehensive supervision difficult, especially for individual landlords and small rental enterprises [4]. - Compliance costs for rental companies and agencies are expected to rise due to the new requirements, which may lead to increased operational costs and management difficulties, potentially accelerating industry consolidation [4].

《条例》旨在规范住房租赁活动，维护住房租赁活动当事人合法权益，稳定住房租赁关系，促进住房租赁市场高质量发展，推动加快建立租购并举的 住房制度。 《条例》共7章50条，涉及规范出租承租活动、规范住房租赁企业行为、规范经纪机构行为、强化监督管理、严格责任追究等内容，相关征求意见稿 于2020年9月发布。 此《条例》正式出台为住房租赁市场提供了明确的制度框架和行为准则，标志着我国住房租赁管理体系进一步完善。 作用几何 据《国际金融报》记者了解，当前的住房租赁市场仍有诸多乱象待解，如虚假房源、哄抬租金、租金贷乱象等，《条例》对此能起到怎样的作用？ 58安居客研究院院长张波告诉记者，《住房租赁条例》的实施，将对上述问题起到较大的遏制作用，例如《条例》对发布虚假或者误导性房源信息进 行了相关严禁性要求，并对房源查验等方面提出了源头管理的要求，加之对于发布虚假或误导性房源信息等情况有相应的处罚，都将大大有助于减少虚假 房源的出现。 至于在实际落地执行中可能面临的挑战，张波表示主要有两个方面，其一是监管难度较大。 他指出，住房租赁市场主体众多，房源分散，监管部门难以对所有的租赁行为进行实时、全面的监督。尤其是个人出租房源和小 ...

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the Housing Rental Regulations marks a significant step towards the standardization and legal framework of the housing rental market in China, aiming to protect the rights of both landlords and tenants while promoting high-quality development in the rental sector [2][4]. Group 1: Regulation Overview - The Housing Rental Regulations consist of 7 chapters and 50 articles, focusing on standardizing rental activities, regulating the behavior of rental enterprises and agencies, enhancing supervision, and enforcing accountability [1]. - The regulations are set to take effect on September 15, 2025, and aim to establish a dual rental and purchase housing system [1][2]. Group 2: Market Challenges and Solutions - The regulations address several existing issues in the housing rental market, including the need for better market order, insufficient protection of legal rights for both parties, and the lack of professional rental institutions [4]. - The regulations emphasize the necessity of specialized administrative laws to effectively guide and regulate the housing rental market [4]. Group 3: Key Provisions - The regulations specify that rental properties must meet safety and health standards, prohibiting the separate rental of non-residential spaces for living purposes [5]. - They mandate that rental contracts be signed with real names and require registration with local property management departments [6]. - The regulations protect tenants' rights by stipulating clear terms regarding security deposits, including conditions for deductions and the requirement for landlords to provide reasonable notice before contract termination [6]. Group 4: Development of Rental Enterprises - The regulations aim to foster the growth of market-oriented and professional rental enterprises, requiring them to have adequate capital, personnel, and management capabilities [9]. - They also mandate that rental enterprises provide accurate and complete property information and maintain proper internal management systems [9][10]. Group 5: Regulation of Rental Agencies - The regulations set forth requirements for rental agencies, including the need for adequate capital and personnel, and mandate the verification of property and client information before listing [12]. - Agencies are required to clearly display service fees and adhere to internal management standards [12][13]. Group 6: Monitoring Mechanisms - The regulations establish a rental price monitoring mechanism, requiring local governments to regularly publish rental price information [16]. - They also call for the creation of a housing rental management service platform to enhance oversight and information sharing among relevant departments [16][17]. Group 7: Enforcement and Accountability - The regulations outline penalties for violations, including fines, warnings, and potential criminal charges for serious offenses [17]. - This enforcement framework aims to ensure compliance and protect the integrity of the housing rental market [17].

Core Points - The newly published Housing Rental Regulations emphasize the protection of both landlords and tenants' rights, with stricter penalties for violations [1][2] - The regulations will take effect on September 15, 2025, and consist of 7 chapters and 50 articles [1] - The regulations aim to stabilize the housing rental market and promote high-quality development [2][5] Group 1: Regulations Overview - The regulations include a general principle, three categories of norms, and regulatory responsibilities [1][2] - Specific penalties are outlined for violations by landlords, tenants, rental companies, and brokerage agencies [2][3] Group 2: Penalties for Violations - Rental companies failing to comply with operational requirements may face fines ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan [2][3] - Landlords renting out non-residential spaces for living purposes may incur fines between 2,000 and 10,000 yuan [3] - Serious violations can lead to a ban from the rental business for up to 5 years [3] Group 3: Market Implications - The regulations encourage the use of existing properties for rental purposes, aiming to increase housing supply [5][6] - The rental market is expected to transition towards institutional operation and quality upgrades, with a focus on integrating policy resources and optimizing financing structures [6] - The current institutionalization rate of China's rental market is low, indicating significant growth potential for long-term rental companies [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The newly published Housing Rental Regulations aim to standardize housing rental activities, protect the legal rights of parties involved, stabilize rental relationships, and promote high-quality development of the housing rental market, facilitating the establishment of a dual rental and purchase housing system [1][2]. Group 1: Promotion of High-Quality Development - The regulations consist of 7 chapters and 50 articles, addressing the standardization of rental activities, the behavior of housing rental enterprises, and the management of brokerage institutions, while enhancing supervision and accountability [2]. - The regulations respond to existing issues in the housing rental market, such as the need for better market order, insufficient protection of legal rights, and the predominance of individual supply over institutional supply [2]. Group 2: Increasing Supply through Multiple Channels - The regulations encourage residents to utilize their own housing for rental purposes and support enterprises in revitalizing old factories and commercial properties for rental use, aiming to increase the supply of rental housing [3]. - The removal of previous provisions that encouraged new land for rental housing construction indicates a shift towards utilizing existing resources [3]. Group 3: Cultivating Market-oriented and Professional Rental Enterprises - The regulations explicitly state the need to cultivate market-oriented and professional housing rental enterprises, requiring them to provide accurate property information and establish internal management systems [4]. - Current data shows that as of June 2025, the top 30 housing rental enterprises in China have a total of 1.359 million rental units, indicating a low market share compared to the overall market [4]. Group 4: Strengthening Supervision - A key focus of the regulations is to protect the legal rights of both landlords and tenants, mandating the use of real-name contracts and prohibiting illegal eviction methods [5]. - The introduction of a contract filing system is expected to enhance market order and provide data support for future policy-making and market regulation [5][6]. Group 5: Enhanced Market Monitoring - The regulations establish a framework for monitoring housing rental prices and require local governments to publish rental level information regularly [6]. - The formal introduction of these regulations marks a new phase of legalization and standardization in China's housing rental market, promoting high-quality development and asset revitalization [6].

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the Housing Rental Regulations aims to standardize housing rental activities, protect the legal rights of parties involved, stabilize rental relationships, and promote high-quality development of the housing rental market, marking a new phase of legalization and standardization in China's housing rental management system [2][3][4]. Group 1: Regulation Framework - The Housing Rental Regulations consist of 7 chapters and 50 articles, covering the standardization of rental activities, the behavior of rental companies, the conduct of brokerage agencies, enhanced supervision, and strict accountability [2]. - The regulations are designed to address issues such as market disorder, insufficient protection of legal rights, and the lack of professional rental institutions [4]. Group 2: Key Provisions - The regulations specify that rental properties must meet safety and health standards, and non-residential spaces cannot be rented out for living purposes [5]. - It mandates that rental contracts must be signed under real names and registered with local property management departments [5]. - The regulations protect tenants' rights by stipulating clear terms regarding security deposits and the conditions under which they can be withheld [5]. Group 3: Development of Rental Enterprises - The regulations encourage the development of market-oriented and professional rental enterprises, requiring them to have adequate capital, personnel, and management capabilities [8]. - It emphasizes the need for rental enterprises to provide accurate and complete property information and to establish internal management systems [8][9]. Group 4: Brokerage Agency Conduct - The regulations outline requirements for rental brokerage agencies, including the need for adequate capital and personnel, and mandates that they verify and document property and client information before listing [10]. - Agencies must also clearly display service fees and comply with the same reporting and information disclosure requirements as rental enterprises [10]. Group 5: Monitoring Mechanisms - The regulations establish a rental price monitoring mechanism, requiring local governments to regularly publish rental price information [11][12]. - It also mandates the creation of a housing rental management service platform for better oversight and information sharing among relevant departments [12]. Group 6: Accountability Measures - The regulations specify penalties for violations, including fines, warnings, and potential criminal liability for serious offenses [13].

浙江工业大学中国住房和房地产研究院院长虞晓芬认为，《条例》的出台将更好地规范住房租赁活动， 从居住环境、租赁关系、资金安全、权益落地和纠纷解决等方面为承租人提供全方位保障。 国务院总理李强日前签署国务院令，公布《住房租赁条例》（以下简称《条例》），自2025年9月15日 起施行。 《条例》旨在规范住房租赁活动，维护住房租赁活动当事人合法权益，稳定住房租赁关系，促进住房租 赁市场高质量发展，推动加快建立租购并举的住房制度。《条例》共7章50条，主要规定了以下内容。 一是明确总体要求。强调住房租赁市场发展应当贯彻党和国家路线方针政策、决策部署，坚持市场主导 与政府引导相结合，鼓励多渠道增加租赁住房供给，培育市场化、专业化住房租赁企业。 二是规范出租承租活动。规定用于出租的住房应当符合建筑、消防等方面的法律、法规、规章和强制性 标准，不得危及人身安全和健康，非居住空间不得单独出租用于居住；出租人和承租人应当实名签订住 房租赁合同，以及出租人和承租人应当遵守的行为规范等。 三是规范住房租赁企业行为。规定住房租赁企业应当发布真实、准确、完整的房源信息，建立住房租赁 档案，健全内部管理制度；从事转租经营的，按规定设立住房 ...

General Principles - The regulation aims to standardize housing rental activities, protect the legal rights of parties involved, stabilize rental relationships, and promote high-quality development of the housing rental market [1] - The housing rental market development should adhere to national policies and combine market leadership with government guidance [2][3] Rental and Leasing - Housing for rent must comply with legal standards regarding construction, fire safety, gas, and interior decoration to ensure safety and health [5] - Rental contracts must be signed using real names, and landlords must register contracts with local property management departments without charging fees [8][9] - Landlords must provide identification and proof of ownership to tenants and cannot enter rented properties without consent [10] - Tenants must also provide identification and use the property safely, adhering to property management regulations [11] Housing Rental Enterprises - The state encourages the development of market-oriented and professional housing rental enterprises, which must have adequate capital and management capabilities [13] - Rental enterprises must register their business scope and report opening information to local property management departments [15] Brokerage Institutions - Real estate brokerage institutions must have sufficient capital and personnel to conduct housing rental business [18] - They must verify the identity of clients and ensure the accuracy of housing information before providing brokerage services [19][20] Supervision and Management - The government will establish a rental price monitoring mechanism and publish rental price information regularly [29] - Local property management departments are responsible for supervising rental activities and addressing illegal behaviors [31][32] Legal Responsibilities - Violations of safety standards in rental properties can lead to penalties, including fines ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan for entities and 2,000 to 10,000 yuan for individuals [39] - Rental enterprises and brokerage institutions that fail to comply with regulations may face warnings, fines, or business suspension [41][42] Additional Provisions - The regulation will take effect on September 15, 2025, and specific provisions for affordable housing rental activities will be determined by the state [35][33]

李强签署国务院令 公布《住房租赁条例》 国务院总理李强日前签署国务院令，公布《住房租赁条例》（以下简称《条例》），自2025年9月15日起 施行。 《条例》旨在规范住房租赁活动，维护住房租赁活动当事人合法权益，稳定住房租赁关系，促进住房租赁 市场高质量发展，推动加快建立租购并举的住房制度。《条例》共7章50条，主要规定了以下内容。 一是明确总体要求。强调住房租赁市场发展应当贯彻党和国家路线方针政策、决策部署，坚持市场主导与 政府引导相结合，鼓励多渠道增加租赁住房供给，培育市场化、专业化住房租赁企业。 二是规范出租承租活动。规定用于出租的住房应当符合建筑、消防等方面的法律、法规、规章和强制性标 准，不得危及人身安全和健康，非居住空间不得单独出租用于居住；出租人和承租人应当实名签订住房租 赁合同，以及出租人和承租人应当遵守的行为规范等。 三是规范住房租赁企业行为。规定住房租赁企业应当发布真实、准确、完整的房源信息，建立住房租赁档 案，健全内部管理制度；从事转租经营的，按规定设立住房租赁资金监管账户。 四是规范经纪机构行为。规定住房租赁经纪机构发布房源信息前应当核对并记录委托人的身份信息、住房 权属信息，实地查看房 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the newly published "Housing Rental Regulations" aimed at standardizing housing rental activities, protecting the legal rights of parties involved, stabilizing rental relationships, and promoting high-quality development of the housing rental market, effective from September 15, 2025 [1][37]. Summary by Sections General Requirements - The regulations emphasize that the development of the housing rental market should align with national policies and encourage a combination of market-driven and government-guided approaches, promoting multiple channels for increasing rental housing supply and fostering market-oriented, professional rental enterprises [5][7]. Rental and Leasing Activities - Housing intended for rental must comply with legal standards related to construction, fire safety, and health, and non-residential spaces cannot be rented out for living purposes [8][9]. - Both landlords and tenants are required to sign rental contracts under real names, and landlords must register these contracts with local property management departments [10][11]. Housing Rental Enterprises - Housing rental enterprises must provide accurate and complete information about rental properties, maintain rental archives, and establish internal management systems [16][19]. - Enterprises engaged in subleasing must set up regulated accounts for rental funds [19]. Brokerage Institutions - Rental brokerage institutions must verify and record the identity of clients and property ownership before publishing rental information, and they must clearly display service fees [22][23]. Supervision and Management - Local governments are required to establish rental price monitoring mechanisms and regularly publish rental price information [24][25]. - There are strict legal responsibilities outlined for landlords, tenants, rental enterprises, and brokerage institutions for any violations of the regulations [29][41]. Legal Responsibilities - Violations such as renting out unsafe properties or failing to comply with registration requirements can result in fines ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 yuan for entities and 2,000 to 10,000 yuan for individuals [41][42]. Implementation - The regulations will come into effect on September 15, 2025, and are expected to significantly impact the housing rental market by enhancing transparency and accountability [37].