Tenancy and rights

To rent a property in Luxembourg, make sure you have your proof of identity, employment status and income to hand. You should also set aside funds for the first month’s rent, service charges, the rental guarantee and any estate agent’s fees. Before moving in, check the tenancy agreement, carry out the inventory and register your new address. How much does rent cost in Luxembourg? In the second quarter […]

When you sign your rental agreement with the owner of a property, you are entering into a contract that sets out the rights and obligations of the tenant and the landlord. As a tenant, what are they? We take a look at the situation. The first duty of a tenant: to pay the rent A regular situation in the rent office is a [...]

Leaving the nest or expanding your family, starting or restarting a story, often means changing accommodation. What are the essential checks to make before signing your lease? Looking around the area Before you even visit a property you have found, think about looking around the area to see if it is suitable for you.

Investing in residential rental property in Luxembourg is a good way to prepare for retirement or to build up your assets. This investment can be a very profitable operation in a Luxembourg property market that is very dynamic. With a growing number of residents and a real estate supply that is struggling to absorb the increase in the number of [...]

Rental charges are the costs associated with the use of the rented property and are payable in addition to the rent. Your landlord is entitled to charge them to you. What are rental charges and how are they calculated? The different forms of service charges When renting a flat or house, the tenant must pay the service charges [...].

Anyone wishing to end their tenancy must notify their landlord or estate agent. They must also give notice. How do you go about leaving your rented property? Can you give notice by sending an e-mail to your landlord? What is the notice period? The first thing to remember is that, in most [...]

Faced with the constant increase in property prices, shared accommodation is becoming an affordable solution for housing in the capital or the Grand Duchy's popular communes. Until recently, it was mostly reserved for students and young professionals. Today, it is attracting a wider section of the population. This is a godsend for those [...]

"A good roommate" is a very relative term. What constitutes a "good roommate" for one person may well be a living nightmare for someone else. Here is a list of very simple rules to follow to ensure that your roommate is a good one. Be respectful If your roommate is sick in bed with the flu, it's probably not your fault.

Are you planning to terminate your rental agreement and have paid a deposit? If you have fulfilled all your obligations, your landlord must return the deposit. We explain the procedure for getting your deposit back. What is the rental guarantee? The rental guarantee, more commonly known as a deposit, is used to cover the costs of renting a property.