Rent

When you leave a rented flat, you must give notice. What is the legal period in Luxembourg? What do you need to know about terminating a lease? Our legal expert, Maître Claudia Thirion, gives us the answers. Notice period to be respected by the tenant for the termination of the lease For all leases, [...]

Decorating a flat when you are a tenant is not always easy. However, you live there and sometimes you stay there long enough to want to transform it into a space that suits you. So how do you know what you can do or change?

Finding accommodation is not easy and renting can be expensive. However, there are ways to spend less on accommodation. A studio rather than a 2-room apartment? If you are a couple, living in a single room can be uncomfortable, but if you are single, it is probably worth considering a studio apartment.

Due to a lack of funds and very expensive rents, it is sometimes necessary to turn to shared accommodation in order to find a suitable home. Although convivial, living with others is not always easy. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of sharing. The same rights and duties The basic principle [...]

When renting a house or a flat, a lease contract is usually drawn up between the landlord and the tenant. What should it contain? What should it say? Claudia Thirion, a lawyer specialising in real estate law, provides an answer. Essential information Precise identification of the parties to the contract, particularly if there are several tenants and [...]

Are you planning to move to Luxembourg, or are you already living there and want to rent a property? We explain the documents you will need to present for a rental in Luxembourg. You will need them to sign your lease contract. All the documents you need to rent If you are short of time or if you have a [...]

The ideal flatmate is a bit like the ideal man or woman: you dream about it, but you have a very small chance of finding it. Here are some tips on how to choose the person who will share your home, and in a way your life. Ask yourself Before sounding out potential flatmates, start by asking the right questions [...]

Have you just found a job in Luxembourg and need to rent accommodation at short notice? It may seem difficult, but sometimes all it takes is good organisation and a bit of luck to find the right flat in the right place. Tip 1: The search To find a place to rent in Luxembourg, you need to [...]

The third and final part of our dossier on renting out a property, in which Claudia Thirion gives us her recommendations on selecting a tenant and, in particular, the rules to be followed when choosing candidates. Documents to be requested from the prospective tenant When renting a property, the documents to be requested [...]