Document background
The House Agreement serves as the primary legal instrument for residential property rentals in Belgium, structured to comply with both federal civil law and regional housing regulations. This document is essential when establishing a formal rental relationship between landlords and tenants for residential properties in Belgium, whether for standard 9-year terms, short-term rentals, or long-term leases. The agreement must incorporate specific provisions required by Belgian law, including detailed property descriptions, energy performance certificates, and mandatory registration requirements. It needs to reflect the applicable regional housing code (Brussels-Capital, Flanders, or Wallonia) while maintaining compliance with federal regulations regarding contract formation, property rights, and tenant protections. The House Agreement typically includes comprehensive terms covering rent payment, indexation, maintenance responsibilities, and security deposit arrangements, with particular attention to Belgian-specific requirements such as the mandatory bank account for deposit holding.
