Afghanistan, Aug. 12 -- The Justice Ministry has limited annual rent increases to 10 percent, citing rising housing costs and requiring landlords and tenants to register contracts through official channels for legal validity.
The Taliban-run Ministry of Justice has announced a nationwide cap on rent increases, limiting landlords in Kabul and other provinces to raising rents by no more than 10 percent compared to the previous year.
The decision was made during a joint meeting attended by representatives from the Taliban's intelligence agency, police command, and Kabul municipality. Officials say landlords who violate the limit will face legal action.
The move comes amid a sharp rise in housing costs in Kabul, fueled by increased demand fo...