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Residential lease

Lease agreement governing the rental of a property serving as the tenant's primary residence.

Full definition

The residential lease is the most common contract in Belgium for housing rental. Since the 6th State Reform, jurisdiction is regional. The standard duration is 9 years, with the tenant able to terminate with 3 months' notice (and compensation in the first 3 years). The landlord can only terminate for specific reasons. Rent is registered free of charge and indexable annually.

Related terms

Rental guarantee

Security deposit paid by the tenant to cover potential damages or unpaid rent.

Inventory of fixtures

Contradictory document describing the condition of a property at the start and end of a lease.

Rent indexation

Annual adjustment of rent based on the consumer health price index.

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Lease agreement governing the rental of a property serving as the tenant's primary residence.