Delhi Police issue guidelines for renting property to foreigners

The Delhi Police has issued guidelines for property owners and hotel managers renting out accommodations to foreign nationals, emphasising mandatory compliance with reporting and verification processes.

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The guidelines, which aim to bolster safety and security in the Capital, highlight the importance of notifying the authorities about the presence of foreign tenants. According to a press release issued in this regard, landlords and property managers must report the stay of foreign nationals to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 24 hours of their arrival.

This notification can be done by submitting Form ‘C’ either online via the FRRO portal or offline at the FRRO office. Failure to do so is a violation of the Foreigners Act and its amendments, according to the press release.

“It has been observed that on several occasions, property owners, administrators or managers fail to share the required information regarding foreign guests staying on their premises,” the police said, urging compliance with the Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2016, and the Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2016.

In addition to reporting to the FRRO, property owners must maintain a register of foreign tenants in the prescribed format (Form ‘B’). The register must be available for inspection by any Registration Officer, Magistrate, or police officer, with the rank of Head Constable or higher, when requested.

The guidelines also require property owners or managers to submit the details of their foreign tenants to the local police station for background verification.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (PRO) Suman Nalwa said, “Delhi police solicits cooperation from all property owners, administrators, managers and hotel keepers to comply with these rules and regulations for the safety and security of the Capital.” She added that failure to comply with these guidelines may result in legal consequences.

Must register tenants

• Landlords and property managers must report the stay of foreign nationals to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 24 hours of their arrival
• Failure to do so is a violation of the Foreigners Act and its amendments