November 8: First Session for Lawsuit to Halt Old Rent Law Amendments
The Administrative Court will hear the first session of a lawsuit seeking to stop amendments to Old Rent Law No. 164 of 2025, claiming constitutional violations and threats to tenants’ housing rights.
The Administrative Court is set to hear the first session of the lawsuit filed by lawyer Ahmed El-Derby on behalf of citizen Mostafa Abdel Rahman on November 8. The lawsuit demands halting and canceling amendments to Old Rent Law No. 164 of 2025, arguing that some provisions violate the constitution and the principle of equality, and threaten citizens’ right to housing.
The case focuses on Article 2, which stipulates that residential leases expire seven years after the law’s effective date, and non-residential leases after five years, potentially displacing thousands of families without adequate protection or alternatives for longstanding tenants.
The law also requires the formation of provincial committees to classify areas as premium, medium, or economic based on location, building type, amenities, services, and comparable rental values. These committees must complete their work within three months from the law’s implementation, with a possible one-time extension by the Prime Minister.
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