Rental agreement

Member since 07 April 2017

JocaslopesMember20 April 2017 16:06:18

Hey
I will rent a bedroom in Malta, although I will sign a contract not with the landlord but with someone who already lives in the apartment. How can I guarantee that the contract agreement is legal, and I will have my deposit back by the end of the rental agreement? I need some tips and advices, please

F0xgl0ve Malta Expert

Member since 11 November 2013

F0xgl0veMalta Expert20 April 2017 16:47:45

1976

Jocaslopes wrote:
Hey
I will rent a bedroom in Malta, although I will sign a contract not with the landlord but with someone who already lives in the apartment. How can I guarantee that the contract agreement is legal, and I will have my deposit back by the end of the rental agreement? I need some tips and advices, please

The first thing I would check is that the Landlord is aware of the subletting and is OK with it. If not, then the person you are renting from is not in a position to do so!

Ray

Jocaslopes Member

Member since 07 April 2017

JocaslopesMember20 April 2017 18:45:00

And after the contract is signed the landlord has to take it to someone to notify it, right?

F0xgl0ve Malta Expert

Member since 11 November 2013

F0xgl0veMalta Expert20 April 2017 18:50:15

1976

Lease contracts have to be registered with Inland Revenue but it rarely ever happens!

Ray

Jocaslopes Member

Member since 07 April 2017

JocaslopesMember20 April 2017 20:55:27

Thank you very much

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus Expert22 April 2017 09:32:04

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its a MUST now since April 1st 2017 that lets have to be registered with the tax authority

if the landlord doesnt know about the existing tenant is usually breaking his contract with him by doing so and could lead to problems and even if the LL does agree to it he may want more cash anyway

so check it all out first and dont do anything until you are sure