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askLex· LebanonIs the property you're renting used as a home (residential), or for a business or commercial purpose?
Lebanese rental law has completely separate frameworks for residential and non-residential leases, and the rules on rent increases differ significantly between the two.
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Is the property you're renting used as a home, or for a business purpose?
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askLex· Lebanonreal estateBased on what you told me. Lease type: residential · Lease signed: after July 23, 1992
No. Your landlord cannot unilaterally raise the rent while your fixed-term lease is still running.
Because your lease was signed after July 23, 1992, it is not covered by the old rent-control regime (Law 160/1992), which applied its protective multipliers only to pre-1992 regulated leases. Your lease is governed by the Code of Obligations and Contracts under general contract law.
There are only two situations where a rent increase during your lease is lawful:
- 1An escalation clause in your contract. If you signed a clause explicitly permitting the landlord to increase rent at set intervals, that clause is enforceable because you consented to it when you signed.
- 2Your written agreement. If you and your landlord mutually agree in writing to a new rent, that amendment is valid.
Outside those two cases, a landlord who insists on a mid-lease increase is in breach of contract. You are entitled to refuse and hold them to the original rent for the remainder of the term.
What to do next
- Review your lease for any escalation or rent-review clause before responding.
- Send a written response stating you are bound by the agreed rent under the original contract.
- If pressure continues, consult a tenancy lawyer promptly.
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“Generally a landlord cannot raise rent mid-lease unless the contract allows it. Lebanese rental law is complex. You should consult a local lawyer.”
First it asks: residential or commercial? Then: “No. Not while your fixed-term lease is running.” Signed after July 1992, so Law 160/1992 does not apply. Two lawful exceptions, and what to send your landlord this week.
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