Renting a home
Contracts, deposits and what to ask before you sign.
The contract
Long-term rentals usually have a contract of one year. Shorter stays are possible, mostly for furnished homes in tourist areas, often at a higher monthly price. Casariba shows the minimum rental period when the agent has filled it in.
Deposit and first payment
Landlords usually ask for a deposit of one or two months plus the first month in advance. Agree in writing when and how the deposit is returned, and make a list of the furniture and the condition of the home when you move in.
Ask before you sign
- Is the maintenance fee included in the rent?
- Who pays electricity, water, internet and gas?
- Is there a backup generator or inverter, and a water tank (cisterna)?
- Are pets allowed?
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and amounts can change; always have your own lawyer check your purchase. Most prices are in US dollars; amounts in other currencies are indicative and depend on the exchange rate on the day you pay.