Download the template

Our template is available in:

  • PDF format: ready to print and sign.
  • Word format: editable for customisation.

Included: main short-term lease contract, amendment template, move-in/move-out property inspection report, user guide.

Why a specific short-term template?

A standard rental contract does not cover the specifics of a short-term lease:

  • Precise duration of 3 years or less.
  • Explicit mention of “short-term lease” (mandatory).
  • Adapted notice periods (3 months with reduced compensation).
  • No triennial periods, unlike the 9-year lease.
  • Automatic reclassification rules beyond 3 years.

A generic template could be reclassified as a 9-year lease, with all the consequences for the landlord.

What the template contains

Our short-term lease covers all mandatory mentions:

  • Full identity of the landlord and the tenant.
  • Precise address of the rented property, description of rooms.
  • Exact duration with start and end dates.
  • Monthly rent amount and payment terms.
  • Rental guarantee (2 months in Wallonia, 3 months in Brussels/Flanders).
  • EPC certificate with energy class.
  • Explicit mention of “short-term lease”.
  • Termination and notice clauses.
  • Extension conditions (limit of 3 cumulative years).
  • Allocation of charges.

Covered use types: commercial pop-up, seasonal, student, transit, professional assignment.

Amendment template included

An amendment template is provided as an annex. This document allows you to modify the current lease without terminating it:

  • Lease extension (within the limit of 3 cumulative years).
  • Rent revision.
  • Change of tenant.
  • Modification of an essential clause.

The amendment must be signed by both parties and registered with the FPS Finance within 2 months if the original lease was registered.

How to use the template

5 steps:

  1. Download the PDF or Word file.
  2. Open in Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs or Adobe Acrobat.
  3. Complete the highlighted fields (identities, address, rent, duration, guarantee).
  4. Sign by all parties with the mention “Read and approved” and initials.
  5. Register with the FPS Finance within 2 months via MyRent (free).

For an automatically customised lease, use our online lease creator.

Termination and extension

To terminate the lease before its end:

  • Tenant: 3-month notice period, 1-month compensation in the first year.
  • Landlord: only for personal occupation or major works.

If the tenant leaves the property after an early termination, the notice must be served by registered letter.

For extension, a written amendment before the expiry date is required. Beyond 3 cumulative years, automatic reclassification as a 9-year lease applies.

Why choose a written template?

A written template protects all parties: evidence in case of dispute, fixed date after registration, enforceability against third parties.

For generic lease templates (9-year lease), consult our page on lease templates. For the general framework of the short-term lease, see the short-term lease page.

Typical use cases for the template

  • Pop-up lease: temporary shops 1-12 months. Testing a location or concept.
  • Seasonal lease: summer or winter rental, 3-6 months.
  • Student lease: 10-12 months aligned with the academic year. Student rooms and studios.
  • Transit lease: between two homes (moving, sale in progress, renovation works).
  • Professional assignment lease: short-term expatriation, internship, secondment.

The template is regularly updated to reflect regional developments.