A bill on fines for violations in renting housing to migrants has been submitted to the Russian State Duma

A package of bills aimed at tightening rental requirements for migrants and introducing fines for violations has been submitted to the State Duma of the Russian Federation for consideration. The proposed amendments are set to be introduced into the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and the Code of Administrative Offenses.

According to the proposed changes, migrants will be required to sign an official rental agreement, which cannot exceed one year. If rent is not paid for more than two months, the landlord will have the right to evict the tenant. Subletting the property to other foreigners will be prohibited, and the period of temporary residence in a rented apartment will be limited to one month. The only exception will be for citizens of the Republic of Belarus.

Failure to comply with the new rules will result in fines: up to 5,000 rubles for individuals, up to 30,000 rubles for individual entrepreneurs, and up to 300,000 rubles for legal entities. In case of repeated violations, the fines will increase to 10,000 rubles, 50,000 rubles, and 500,000 rubles, respectively.

Lawmakers note that the initiative was developed in response to numerous complaints from Russian citizens about disorderly conduct by migrants. According to the authors of the bill, these measures will help property owners control tenants, reduce social tensions, and prevent the emergence of so-called "rubber apartments."