What tenant rights do renters have in Indonesia in 2026?

A written lease for a fixed term ends by law when the dates expire, without a separate notice requirement. Oral leases need notice and a reasonable local period; thirty days is a commonly cited benchmark in practice and case discussion, but write your own dates rather than relying on custom. The landlord must deliver the home in good order and keep structural repairs moving. The tenant must use the property carefully, pay on time, and handle small daily repairs that are not caused by building failure or force majeure.

There is no statutory national cap on deposit size. One to three months is common; Bali villas can ask for more. Because the landlord usually holds the cash, the lease must state refund timing, allowed deductions, and how disputes are evidenced. Keep a signed condition list with dated photos. Disputes that do not settle go to the local district court (Pengadilan Negeri), which is slow compared with a clear contract clause.

Spell early-exit costs, diplomatic clauses, who pays IPL on apartments, utility account names, guest rules, and what happens if the owner sells mid-lease: Condominium fees. Bali banjar contributions and villa pool maintenance need explicit lines, not WhatsApp assumptions. Verify the lessor’s right to let before you pay a booking fee: Avoid rental scams.

SKTT address registration still needs a lease offices will accept: Get SKTT. Guarantor-free paths exist but do not expand statutory rights: Rent without a guarantor. Bahasa Indonesia is the text that matters in court; keep an English copy for reading only.