In Italian law, leases under residential law differ according to their duration and purpose. Short-term leases are usually either by uso turistico (for tourist purposes) or contratto transitorio (for temporary purposes). I am not an Italian real estate expert, but I have gained a lot of experience moving to Rome lately. When I recently mentioned that we had considered signing an 8-year lease, some people outside of Italy seemed surprised. I thought I`d share a short guide to leases in Italy. Yes, actually, it`s a good idea to do so. Since most rentals come from private owners, there`s usually a bit of leeway in their price, and they`re less likely to be inflexible than a large owner. That being said, your agent or a local friend will have a better chance of negotiating than you. Italians tend to raise prices for expats because they assume they have larger budgets. Renting in Italy is regulated by L.n.392/1978 (Law on Fair Rents), L.n.431/1998 and the Constitution. These laws provide the framework for leases, including lease term, rent and rent increases, and dispute resolution. What are the main types of leases in Italy? I didn`t have a temporary contract or lease for the first 4.5 years of my life in Italy. For my first 3+2, I negotiated a ”diplomatic” notice of 2 months for termination.

For our second 3+2, we instead focused on negotiating the rent down and agreed to the six-month notice period. We thought that now that we have two children, our schedules for big moves are thought out quite a long time in advance. Within 48 hours of the arrival of the tenant, the owner must complete a comunicazione cessione fabbricato, the hospitality form and submit it to the local police station, providing the names and copies of the identity documents of each person staying in the accommodation. The owner is responsible for registering a copy of the rental agreement with the Agenzia delle Entrate (Tax Office) within 30 days of its signature. A copy of the registered contract (with stamps and seals) must be given to the tenant. Registration fees are usually shared between the parties. If the owner does not register the contract (and therefore does not pay the taxes due), he can be sentenced to an extremely high fine. If the landlord does not register the lease properly, they can do so. • Freely negotiated lease (contratto di locazione a canone libero).

The duration and the rental price are negotiated between the owner and the tenant. Whether or not you can find a furnished apartment depends on the type of lease you are looking for. All rental agreements must be in writing and must be legally registered. Whether you`re moving to Italy for its beautiful landscapes, bringing more pasta into your life, starting a new job, or starting a business, one of the biggest hurdles can be finding housing. This guide will guide you through the most important things you need to know when you start looking for a rental. Whether you are a tenant who has just found the ideal place to rent or a landlord who rents one, it is important that you have all the necessary information in the lease, either a contratto d`affitto or a contratto di locazione. This is comparable to a 3+ 2, but the period is 4 years and is automatically extended by another 4 years if no one objects. It is worth noting that the longer the lease lasts, the less likely it is that the apartment will be furnished. You may need to buy an entire kitchen (appliances and cabinets) or install lights.

Your contract must specify what is included in the house (see below). With these two types of long-term contracts, the tenant can terminate the contract at any time (but only if the contract expressly offers this option), even before the expiry of the four (or three) years, by sending the owner a period of six months by registered letter (lettera raccomandata). If the contract does not expressly provide for this option, the tenant can always terminate the contract prematurely by law (again with a notice period of six months) if there are serious (and proven) reasons. Finally, if there are no serious reasons, the tenant can decide at the end of the first term not to renew the contract. He is not required to give a specific reason, but the intention to terminate the contract must still be indicated by registered mail with six months` notice. We have extensive experience with residential and commercial leases, early termination clauses in accordance with the law, short-term options, etc. Short-term rentals (six months – a year), on the other hand, most likely come with intact furniture. Beware of people who say, ”I trust you. We don`t need you to sign an agreement just for a few weeks. Any type of lease, even for a few days, must be written, signed by both parties and contain all the information about the owner and the tenant.

the apartment; the price; whether incidental or maintenance costs are included (and up to what amount); the start and end dates of the lease agreement; the amount of the deposit; and the conditions of refund of the deposit. .