This is an example of what requirements many landlords are asking, which appear very unreasonable and even abusive (not to say discriminatory....) for just an average, old apartment with performance energetic 'D' (so not that good) on the outskirts of Lisbon. 1 200 Euros/month. I would definitely avoid those types of landlords.
'Rental Conditions:
Amount of 4 rents upon signing the contract (1 month rent plus 3 months deposit)
guarantors
Presentation of IRS (tenants and guarantor)
3 last salary receipts (from tenants and guarantor)
Schedule your visit to me.'
-@juliajonesjy
This is NOT unreasonable to ask for 1 month rent plus 3 months deposit. This is the norm in pretty much every European country. Asking for a guarantor is often when a landlord has been screwed offer in the past.
-@SimCityAT
I fully agree. Guarantor is also needed if the tenant is without income (e.g. a student) and then usually the parents step in as guarantors.
However, I have never been asked for a guarantor as I always had income or money.