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Goa enforces new tenant verification rules for unregistered rentals, requiring identity checks, recordkeeping, and police reporting within five days, with fines up to Rs 10,000 and six months in jail for violations.
Goa has enforced new tenant verification rules requiring property owners to confirm tenants' identities, keep records, and report to police within five days, with penalties including up to six months in jail and a Rs 10,000 fine for non-compliance.
The rules, part of the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Act, 2024, apply to unregistered rentals and lodging facilities not covered by existing tourism laws.
Owners must submit photocopies of verified documents and maintain a physical or digital tenant register.
Police officers, at least head constable rank, can inspect records and report violations—such as missing or false data, non-cooperation, or criminal links via national databases—within seven days.
Reports are sent to a sub-divisional police officer, then to a magistrate, who may issue a notice and impose fines if an offense is confirmed.
The law aims to improve public safety and law enforcement across the state.
Goa aplica nuevas reglas de verificación de inquilinos para alquileres no registrados, que requieren verificaciones de identidad, mantenimiento de registros y presentación de informes a la policía dentro de los cinco días, con multas de hasta Rs 10,000 y seis meses de cárcel por violaciones.