Tehran: Automatic extension of rental contracts without the consent of property owners
[52201] Tehran: Automatic extension of rental contracts without the consent of property owners
The Tehran Real Estate Consultants Union ordered a two-month extension of existing rental contracts, a move that has sparked public controversy regarding the property rights of landlords.
Forced extension of rental contracts in Tehran stirs controversy
The Real Estate Consultants Union in the city of Tehran issued a new directive today, May 6, 2026, ordering an automatic two-month extension for residential and commercial rental contracts. According to reports from آخرین خبر, חامیان پزشکیان, Khabari Plus, and Tehran Online, the move is intended to provide relief to tenants. Under the directive, the Iranian Ministry of Housing is required to update the "Khodnevis" (handwritten) system to reflect these extensions immediately and without the need for the physical presence of the parties.
While the authorities present this as a tenant-support measure, critical sources present a different narrative. The channel خبرفوری | اخبارجنگ فوری آمریکا, known for its critical stance on government policy, sharply attacked the decision, claiming it is an aggressive measure. According to this channel's report, this is an extension made "without the approval of the property owners," which raises constitutional questions regarding private property rights in Iran.
The directive applies to all rental contracts that have expired during the current period. As of now, tension in the Tehran real estate market is mounting, with the market split between supporters of the move, who see it as necessary social protection during a period of economic instability, and opponents who emphasize the infringement on the rights of owners.