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How to rent a property

Before beginning the search for your next home, it is important that you take into account the necessary documentation, the steps to follow and the general considerations of the rental contract.

the requirements



Why is it so necessary to sign a Housing Lease Agreement?

Because regardless of whether you are a tenant or a landlord, a duly signed contract will protect your interests by including the rights and obligations of the parties. In addition, in some cases the law requires signing a written agreement.

  • Document that certifies more than 18 years of age.
  • Security deposit equivalent to a minimum month's rent (or whatever the tenant sees fit).
  • Interview in person.
  • Occupancy standards (usually 2 people per room).

  • Outside of that, background investigation plays a determining role. Normally, it consists of the following points:

  • Verification of current employment
  • Credit rating review
  • Review of public records of past evictions.
  • References from previous landlords.
  • Criminal record.
  • the search



    To find the ideal property that meets all your needs, we recommend that you answer these questions in advance that will guide you in your decision.
  • What type of property are you looking for?
  • How many rooms should the ideal property have? Essential garage? With or without terrace/balcony/patio?
  • Do you want it to have common areas? Which is it?
  • In which District or in which urbanization can the property be located?
  • What is the budget you have? It is important to take into account that it is necessary to contemplate the alcabala tax, Notary and Registry xpenses and the fees of the lawyer in charge of the Bill of Sale.
  • How much do you estimate you can spend per month? It is essential to consider the amount of maintenance.

  • Tips when visiting a property to rent:
  • Going to the visit with another person can be useful to get a trusted second opinion.
  • Visit it at different times of the day to see the light it receives.
  • Visit it at different times of the week to see the movement in the area.
  • Check the accessibility of the property and nearby sites of interest (green areas, public transport, shops, institutions). Request receipts for services and maintenance.
  • Verify the correct operation of light and water.
  • Pay attention to the presence of humidity or cracks in the walls.

  • In the event that the property is a building:
  • Check if pets are allowed (if any).
  • Check if the building has a manager.
  • Ask about the common areas in case you have them.

  • The contract


    Once the owner accepts the reservation, the real estate company collects and analyzes the documentation required to move forward with the operation.
    The contract defines: the rental term, the price, the period and the place of payment, the expenses that must be assumed by both the tenant and the owner, the ownership of the basic services, the guidelines for repairs, improvements and prohibitions, the termination and security deposit clauses.

    What you have to know:


  • In case of being a furnished property, it is necessary to carry out an inventory of the property's assets when you enter.
  • If at the time of entering there is a damage, it is necessary that as a tenant give notice to the real estate agency so that it is registered.
  • The owner must take charge of repairing any type of damage that has occurred not attributable to the tenant.
  • At the time of returning the property, it must be in the same conditions in which it was originally delivered and as agreed in the contract.

  • These are the expenses that you should consider as a tenant:
  • Maintenance and basic services expenses Reforms for comfort or luxury.
  • Repairs for damages caused by the use of the property.


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