The Old Rent law crisis has returned to the forefront of the national agenda, driven by parallel movements from both the Supreme Constitutional Court and Parliament. Constitutional Court challengeIn a significant legal development, the Board of Commissioners of the Supreme Constitutional Court has decided to adjourn the hearing of an execution dispute lawsuit filed against the constitutionality of the Old Rent Law (Law No. New lawmakers call for amendmentsIn tandem with the ongoing judicial appeals, several Members of Parliament have called for amendments to the Old Rent Law, with a specific focus on Article 7. This would ensure that support is directed to those who truly need it, fostering genuine equity in the pricing of “Old Rent” units. Landlords’ Union rejects amendment demandsConversely, the head of the Landlords’ Union rejected parliamentary calls to amend the law, asserting that the Old Rent Law is being implemented smoothly on the ground.

Source: Egypt Independent January 23, 2026 13:18 UTC