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Renting A Property – The Law And FAQs

Update May 26 2023.  The new law of dwellings has come into force. The information on the last link will have some edits included time permitting.  In the meantime any questions on the new property law please use the Ask for Advice section of the website.

Please visit the link below for the information in our library, valid for rental contracts signed between June 2013 and December 18th, 2018.

Renting a Property

 

Rentals Deposits

Deposit Fianza. Translation from the rental law.

3.After the first three years of the contract, the amount of the rent, the deposit must be updated. The landlords must notify this fact to the provincial housing sub directorates, providing the difference between the original amount deposited and the updated amount or, where appropriate, request the refund of the amount deposited originally up to the amount of the update.

 

For rental contracts signed as of December 19th 2018,

INFO HERE

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.

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