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What is a lease agreement and why review it?

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A lease agreement is a legal contract between you and your landlord in Portugal. It outlines the terms of your rental, including rent, duration, and responsibilities.
Reviewing it helps you catch hidden risks, avoid unfair clauses, and make sure everything is legally sound before you sign.

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Identification of unfair or illegal clauses - (deposits, fees, termination..)

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Why reviewing your lease is essential

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If you’re planning to rent in Portugal, reviewing your lease is the smartest first step. Signing without it could lead to costly surprises.

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A valid lease is required for residency or visa approval. It must meet legal standards to be accepted by Portuguese authorities.

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Most leases are written in complex legal Portuguese. Our lawyers read and interpret the fine print, so you’re not left guessing what it really says.

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CONTRATO DE ARRENDAMENTO
Entre:
Senhorio (Landlord): João Manuel Silva, residente na Rua do Sol, nº 45, 1200-123 Lisboa.
Arrendatário (Tenant): [Nome do Arrendatário], residente na [Morada do Arrendatário].
Objeto do Contrato:
O presente contrato tem como objeto o arrendamento do imóvel sito na Rua da Lua, nº 12, 2º Esq., 1100-456 Lisboa, para fins habitacionais, com as seguintes condições:
1. Duração do Contrato
O presente contrato é celebrado pelo prazo de 12 meses, com início em 01 de junho de 2025 e termo em 31 de maio de 2026, renovável automaticamente por períodos
iguais, salvo denúncia por qualquer das partes com um
pré-aviso de 90 dias antes
Illegal termination terms:

Tenants can end a lease early with proper notice. Clauses blocking this right are not enforceable.

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Illegal termination terms:

Tenants can end a lease early with proper notice. Clauses blocking this right are not enforceable.

do termo do contrato.
2. Renda e Pagamento
A renda mensal é fixada no valor de €750, a ser paga até ao dia 5 de cada mês.
O senhorio poderá aumentar a renda anualmente em 10%, independentemente
da inflação ou regulamentação legal.
Unregulated rent increases:

Under Portuguese law, annual rent increases must adhere to the legal coefficient published by the government, typically aligned with the inflation rate. Landlords cannot impose arbitrary or excessive increases beyond this limit. 

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Unregulated rent increases:

Under Portuguese law, annual rent increases must adhere to the legal coefficient published by the government, typically aligned with the inflation rate. Landlords cannot impose arbitrary or excessive increases beyond this limit. 

Além da renda, o arrendatário será responsável
pelo pagamento de
despesas de manutenção do imóvel o valor de €50 mensais,
Hidden fees:

Maintenance fees of €50/month may be illegal, as tenants are not typically responsible for regular upkeep costs under Portuguese law.

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Hidden fees:

Maintenance fees of €50/month may be illegal, as tenants are not typically responsible for regular upkeep costs under Portuguese law. 

independentemente do estado do imóvel.
3. Caução (Deposit)
O arrendatário entrega ao senhorio, no ato da assinatura, uma caução no valor de
€1,500, que será devolvida no final do contrato,
deduzidas as despesas de
reparações de danos causados pelo arrendatário, independentemente da sua origem.
Unfair deposit clauses:

Landlords can’t deduct for normal wear and tear. Deductions must be legal and documented.

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Unfair deposit clauses:

Landlords can’t deduct for normal wear and tear. Deductions must be legal and documented.

4. Obrigações do Arrendatário
O arrendatário obriga-se a manter o imóvel em bom estado, sendo responsável por
todas as reparações necessárias durante o período de arrendamento,
Ambiguous repair obligations:

Tenants are only responsible for minor repairs. Broad repair clauses are often unenforceable.

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Ambiguous repair obligations:

Tenants are only responsible for minor repairs. Broad repair clauses are often unenforceable.

incluindo as resultantes de desgaste normal.
5. Outras Condições
Qualquer alteração ao presente contrato deverá ser feita por escrito e assinada por ambas as partes.
This document is a summary of an official lease agreement.

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Your tax representative shares their address with the authorities and acts as the official link between you and the Portuguese system.
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