How to write a residential lease and register it with the tax authority

Renting out a property provides stable monthly income but also comes with legal and administrative duties. A valid lease agreement is the foundation of your financial and legal security.

What must a residential lease include?

• Party details — full name, tax number and address of landlord and tenant.
• Property description — address, size, number of rooms and an inventory (handover record).
• Rent and payment terms — amount in euros and the payment date.
• Utilities — who pays electricity, water, gas and building reserve.
• Term and notice period — fixed or open-ended; the statutory notice is 30 days.

Registering the lease with the tax authority

As a landlord you must register the lease within 8 days of signing. Rental income tax is applied to a base equal to the rent minus a 30% flat-rate deduction. Estimate it with our rental income tax calculator.

Free lease template (PDF)

📥 Download the residential lease template (PDF)

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