Major General Ashraf El-Gendy, Governor of Gharbia, chaired the meeting of the Supreme Committee formed to inventory and classify residential units rented under the old rent system, in implementation of Law No. 164 of 2025 regulating the relationship between landlords and tenants. The meeting, attended by Dr. Mahmoud Eissa, Deputy Governor, and Major General Ahmed Anwar, Secretary-General of the governorate, discussed executive mechanisms at the levels of centers, cities, and districts to ensure speedy completion of the inventory according to specified standards. The governor emphasized that the law aims to balance the rights of landlords and tenants without harming either party and that implementation will be carried out with utmost accuracy and transparency.

The governor explained that the Supreme Committee will monitor the work of field committees in each center, city, and district, which will classify areas into three main categories (premium, medium, economic) based on geographic location, building quality, materials used, availability of facilities and services, and rental value according to the Real Estate Tax Law.

El-Gendy directed the preparation of weekly reports to monitor progress and overcome obstacles, stressing the necessity of coordination between the Housing Directorate, Survey Department, Real Estate Tax Authority, and legal and engineering departments to ensure the accuracy of the inventory and data validity, in preparation for official approval and publication in the Egyptian Gazette.

The governor added that Gharbia is committed to the directives of the Governors’ Council meeting chaired by the Prime Minister regarding the implementation of the new rent law, affirming that this step targets social justice and stability in the rental market in line with economic and social changes.

Deputy Governor Dr. Mahmoud Eissa confirmed that the Supreme Committee has begun its fieldwork with a clear timetable, and subcommittees adhere to precise and transparent standards, with all data being field-verified by specialists to ensure comprehensive and accurate inventory.

Eissa stressed that this file is a state priority to protect citizens’ rights and achieve social stability, warning that any attempt to manipulate or falsify data will be met with firm action by the governorate.

At the end of the meeting, the governor emphasized completing the inventory within one month of the decision’s issuance, with a comprehensive report to be officially approved and submitted to the Ministry of Local Development for publication, confirming that follow-up will be daily and direct.