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PG rules in Hyderabad 2026 — legal, safety and tenant rights

27 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
PG rules in Hyderabad 2026 — legal, safety and tenant rights

Everything a paying-guest tenant in Hyderabad should know: licences, deposits, notice periods, safety rules and how to file a complaint.

Regulatory picture in Hyderabad

PGs in Hyderabad are regulated by the municipal corporation combined with fire and police departments. Every legal PG must display three licences prominently at entry.

Licences the owner must hold

Rules that protect you as a PG tenant

  1. Deposit capped at 2 months rent (Model Tenancy Act).
  2. Written notice period — 30 days from either side.
  3. Water + electricity included unless specified separately in writing.
  4. Kitchen must be inspected periodically for hygiene.
  5. Emergency exits mandatory, fire drill display required.

Filing a complaint

If a PG in Hyderabad violates rules, complain to your ward officer, the district consumer forum, or use the state legal-services authority for free legal aid.

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