Requirements for Renting your Apartment

Essential requirements for renting your apartment: Everything you need to know

Renting out your apartment can be a great option to generate additional income or cover mortgage expenses. However, to ensure a safe, legal and smooth process, it is essential to have all the required documentation and meet certain key requirements.

In this article, we explain to you in detail everything you need to rent your property with all the guarantees, from basic documents to recommendations to avoid future problems.

What do you need to rent your property?

Essential documentation for the owner

As a landlord, you must comply with a number of legal requirements before putting your apartment up for rent. Below, we explain the most important ones:

1. Habitability certificate This document certifies that the home meets the minimum conditions for habitation, such as having electricity, water, gas and a healthy state. It is mandatory and is valid for:
   • 10 years for properties built before 2004.
   • 15 years for properties built after 2004.

   Note: If your property does not have a certificate or it has expired, you must renew it before renting. In the case of commercial premises that you wish to rent as a home, it will be necessary to process a change of use.

2. Energy efficiency certificate This document evaluates the energy consumption of the home (heating, lighting, water, etc.) and is mandatory according to the Royal Decree 235/2013In addition, it must be registered with the corresponding body of the autonomous community.
3. Deeds and invoices
   • The deeds of the house prove that you are the owner.
   • Copy of the last receipt of the IBI.
   • Updated bills for basic utilities (electricity, water, gas) certifying that there are no outstanding debts.

Requirements and documentation for the tenant

To ensure that the tenant meets the necessary conditions, as a landlord you can request:

1. Personal identification The tenant must present an official document, such as an ID card or passport.
2. Financial solvency To ensure that the tenant will be able to meet the monthly rent payment, it is important to request:
   • Recent payrolls (usually from the last 3 months).
   • In the case of self-employed workers, the last income tax return.
   • If you need more security, you can request a bank guarantee.
3. Bail According to the Urban Leasing Law (LAU), the tenant must provide a minimum deposit equivalent to one month's rentAs an owner, you can ask for more months as a guarantee, but you must deposit at least one month's rent in the Catalan Institute of the Sun.

Importance of complying with legal requirements

Managing the rental of a property can be a complex process if you do not have the necessary knowledge. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that both the documentation and the agreements comply with current legislation. This will avoid future problems such as conflicts with the tenant or breaches of contract.

At Serra Real Estate GroupWe are experts in rental management and have more than 50 years of experience in the sector. We manage more than 1,200 properties in Garraf and Alt Penedès, offering a comprehensive service that maximizes the profitability of your property and ensures its conservation.

Advantages of having professionals in rental management

If you decide to trust professionals to manage your rental, you will enjoy the following advantages:

1. Comprehensive advice We help you comply with all legal requirements, ensuring that the process is quick and hassle-free.
2. Tenant Selection We are responsible for verifying the tenant's solvency, avoiding unnecessary risks.
3. Administrative management We draw up contracts, supervise payments and manage any incidents that may arise during the rental.
4. Time saving Delegating management will allow you to focus on other priorities, while we take care of your property.

Why choose Serra Grup Immobiliari?

At Serra Real Estate GroupWe have offices in strategic locations to offer you a close and personalized service:

• Central Office – Vilanova i la Geltrú
• Office on the Rambla – Vilanova i la Geltrú
• Office in Vilafranca del Penedès
• Office in Sitges
• Office in Sant Pere de Ribes

Thanks to our extensive experience, we have established ourselves as leaders in the rental asset management market in the region.

Do you want to rent out your property?

If you need help managing the rental of your home, please contact us. Serra Real Estate Group, We make sure that the entire process is easy, safe and profitable.

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