Tenant Rights

The law divides repairs between the tenant and the landlord according to two tests, and sets 30 days for a regular malfunction and three days for an urgent defect. A contractual clause that attempts to extend these periods is invalid.

The Israeli rental market is now governed by new Ministry of Justice regulations establishing a default contract. These rules clarify responsibilities for repairs, deposit limits, and procedures for early termination.

Summer 2026 brings new challenges for tenants, from rising prices to security concerns and urban renewal projects. Adv. Idan Ben-Yaakov explains the essential rights every tenant should know.