India’s rental market is becoming more formal, but landlords still face significant operational and financial risks. Public reporting across 2025–2026 shows that the biggest pain points are not vacancy—they are rent default, delayed eviction, deposit disputes, fraudulent tenants, and weak documentation. 1. Rent Default & Payment Delays Remain the Biggest Financial Risk Landlords consistently report delayed or unpaid rent as the top issue, especially in metro cities where EMI-backed investment