Our shared housing lease template is a comprehensive contract, compliant with Belgian law and adapted to the region where the property is located:
Standard clauses (as in any lease):
- Identification of the parties (landlord + all co-tenants)
- Description of the rented property (address, surface area, EPC)
- Lease duration (9 years or short-term)
- Rent amount and charges
- Rental guarantee
- Property inspection report (reference)
- Registration
Shared housing-specific clauses:
- Rent allocation between co-tenants
- Joint liability clause (or several liability)
- Individual departure conditions
- Procedure for replacing a co-tenant
- Reference to the co-tenancy agreement
Annexes:
- Co-tenancy agreement
- Mandatory regional annexes (EPC, tenant guide, etc.)
- Internal rules (if co-ownership)
Joint liability clause: The joint liability clause binds all co-tenants: each is liable for the full rent. This is the standard. You may opt for a several liability clause (each pays only their share), but landlords rarely accept it.
Individual departure clause: Expressly provide that each co-tenant may give notice individually. Without this clause, the departure of a single co-tenant is legally complex.
Replacement clause: Set out the procedure: the departing co-tenant proposes a replacement, the landlord has X days to accept or refuse (with reasons), and an addendum is signed.
Charge allocation: Specify whether charges are fixed or actual, and how they are split (equal shares, proportional to room size, etc.).
The co-tenancy agreement is an arrangement between co-tenants (without the landlord) that governs:
Daily life:
- Allocation of household chores
- Noise and quiet hours
- Use of shared spaces
- Pets
- Guests and overnight stays
Financial matters:
- Rent allocation (equal shares or variable by room)
- Bill management (energy, internet, insurance)
- Common fund (if applicable)
- Shared purchases (cleaning products, furniture)
Departure and replacement:
- Procedure when a co-tenant leaves
- Finding a replacement (whose responsibility?)
- Deadline for finding a replacement
- Interim property inspection
The agreement has no effect vis-a-vis the landlord, but it is binding between co-tenants.
On BailBelgique, create your shared housing lease in a few minutes:
- Choose your region (Brussels, Wallonia or Flanders)
- Enter the details: address, co-tenants, rent, duration
- Customise the clauses: joint liability, individual departure, charges
- Add the co-tenancy agreement (pre-filled, customisable)
- Generate the PDF or sign online (itsme/eID)
Automatically included:
- Mandatory regional annexes
- Joint liability clause compliant with your region
- Co-tenancy agreement
- Indexation calculation formula
The lease is ready to be registered at the Legal Security Office.