Usually, before renting a home , many questions arise that can make us doubt, such as, what happens if my tenant does not pay? At what price can I rent my house? What payments will I have to make?
At Pro Realty we help you solve all these questions so that you avoid any headaches and carry out a quick and simple procedure when renting your house.
In today's article we bring you several tips to prepare and organize your home with the main objective of making your home rental a success.
How to rent my house?
If you are the owner of an empty house and you do not want to continue paying its fixed expenses every month, an interesting option is to rent your house . For this, there are certain issues that you must take into consideration to start this process correctly. What are the legal procedures that you must deal with?
Many owners who want to rent their house think that the way to go is as simple as downloading an application to publish their home advertisement , upload several photos to the platform and wait for the perfect tenant, but it is not like that.
At Pro Realty we offer a completely personalized advisory service to avoid future conflicts or certain situations that may arise.
The steps you must follow to rent your house or flat
Knowing the entire process that we must follow to rent a home is essential. For this reason, taking into account that each autonomous community requires carrying out a different procedure, we are going to observe point by point what path we must carry out in relation to all the necessary procedures at the time of renting, focusing attention on the Community of Madrid.
Main considerations to take into account
To begin the process of renting a home , it is essential to know that all aspects and considerations regarding the rental of properties are regulated by Law 29/1994 on urban leases .
In addition, all advertising, promotions and offers aimed at consumers who are interested in purchasing a home for rent must be carried out in a way that does not mislead, clearly understanding all the information available: data, characteristics, conditions related to the construction of housing, location and services and facilities, among other issues.
Rental contract
The rental contract must be formalized in writing , including the identity of the contracting parties, the description of the dwelling, its duration (which will be freely agreed between the parties), the initial rent and finally the energy efficiency certificate of the dwelling, the which we will explain later.
Once the duration of the contract in question ends, in the event that the tenant decides not to continue with it, they must notify the landlord at least 30 days in advance of the date on which it ends. In addition , after six months of the housing lease , the tenant may terminate it in advance, always informing the landlord 30 days in advance.
Energy certificate
The energy certificate is mandatory for the owners of a home. These will have the obligation to present the document that certifies the level of consumption of a property.
It is common to call this certificate " certificate of energy efficiency". In addition, it is important to know that each Autonomous Community has a different efficiency number, so it will be essential which one corresponds to us.
Payment of taxes and deposit
The tenant must pay the deposit at the time of signing the contract , this amount being the one that corresponds to one month's rent of the house if the house is empty and two monthly payments if it is furnished. The amount specified for the deposit will be returned in full once the contract is terminated . However, it may happen that the house presents some damage, so, in this case, the part of the repair costs will be deducted from the amount of the deposit.
In the case of the Community of Madrid, the deposit of the deposit will be made through the Social Housing Agency of the Community of Madrid .
Payment of rent for rental housing
The usual thing is that the payment of the rent of the house is made monthly to the owner of the house, in the place and in the manner agreed by both parties.
The rent is updated each year through the mechanism agreed by both parties. Otherwise, it will be updated by applying the latest annual rate of the Consumer Price Index.
The rental contract may be terminated in the event that one of the two parties fails to comply with the corresponding obligations .
In the case of the tenant , the factors that give rise to the termination of the rental contract will be the decision not to continue paying the rent, causing damage or damage to the home or having a dangerous or annoying attitude.
As far as the landlord is concerned, the rental contract may be terminated in the event that the landlord does not make the necessary repairs to the apartment or causes any type of disturbance in it.
Works in the house
The lessor must keep the house in optimal conditions for its habitability. In this sense, carrying out the repairs and works that are necessary in the rental home will be a crucial factor that should not be overlooked.
In this context, in the event that the landlord has to carry out the corresponding works on the apartment, the tenant will not have to pay an amount greater than his monthly rent.
The tenant will be responsible for the small repairs that must be carried out due to the wear and tear of the objects of the house due to the ordinary use of the house. It must be borne in mind that he may not carry out works that give rise to the modification of the configuration of the dwelling without the consent of the lessor.
Expenses corresponding to the rent of an apartment
The tenant of the dwelling must be the person in charge of meeting the general expenses of water, electricity, gas and telephone, among others.
On the other hand, both parties may agree who should bear the expenses that do not allow individualization and that correspond to housing. The lessor is responsible for the expenses that the Community of Owners , as well as the Real Estate Tax (IBI). If the idea is that these expenses are passed on to the tenant, this information must be recorded in writing and determine what the annual amount would be at the date of the contract.
Keys and entrance when you rent a house
The owner must not have in his possession any keys to his rented apartment. All the keys will belong to the people who have rented the house while the rental contract is in force.
The owner will not be able to access the house in any case unless the tenant gives him access.
Tips for renting your house successfully
Here are some of the best tips for success when renting your home. What should we consider?
You must find a tenant who takes care of the house in an extraordinary way, in addition to being a person who is up to date with the payments and there is respect between both parties.
To achieve trust between both parties, you must be a person who generates it, so that the tenants understand that you are willing to solve any problem or inconvenience that may arise.
You should receive advice from qualified professionals in the field when drafting a good rental contract, which will help you avoid legal problems in the future.
It will be essential to make improvements to the home and, above all, take care of the tenant since, if it is a solvent person, they will not cause problems and will be willing to stay longer in your home, which will be beneficial for you.
What are the factors that we consider important in Pro Realty for renting your house?
Why rent with Pro Realty ? We care about your safety and we provide a complete and quality service to all owners. In addition to this, we prevent any risk that may arise due to non-payment by tenants, by providing you with non-payment insurance that guarantees your rent and covers eviction and damage due to vandalism .
From Pro Realty we act with guarantee to satisfy the needs of our clients and thus be able to rent their homes quickly and without worries.
Our team of real estate agents will help and accompany you throughout the process of renting and selling homes