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Yes, every primary residence lease must be registered within 2 months of signing. Registration is free for residential leases. The landlord is responsible and can do it online via MyRent.
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The formula is: base rent × (new index / start index). Indexation takes place once a year, on the anniversary date of the lease, upon written request from the landlord. Restrictions exist for properties with a poor EPC rating.
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Maximum 2 months rent if deposited in a blocked account, or 3 months via a bank guarantee or CPAS. The deposit must be returned within a reasonable period after the end of the lease.
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The owner. Property tax is a tax borne by the landlord, calculated on the cadastral income. It cannot be passed on to the tenant, except in certain commercial leases.
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3 months for a 9-year lease (primary residence), at any time. For a short-term lease, the notice period is also 3 months but compensation may be due depending on when the termination occurs.
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Yes, a clause prohibiting pets is legal in Belgium. However, it must be in the lease. Without an explicit clause, the tenant may keep a pet, provided it does not cause nuisance.
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