Online Tenancy Agreement Template for Belgium

The Online Tenancy Agreement serves as a legally binding digital contract for residential property rentals in Belgium. It is specifically designed to facilitate remote execution while ensuring compliance with Belgian housing laws, including the Belgian Civil Code, regional housing codes, and the Residential Lease Law of 2018. This document is particularly valuable for landlords and property managers seeking to streamline their rental processes through digital means, while maintaining legal compliance. The agreement incorporates mandatory provisions required by Belgian law, such as rent indexation clauses, deposit arrangements, and maintenance responsibilities, while leveraging electronic signature capabilities under Belgian e-commerce legislation. It includes all necessary schedules and certificates required by Belgian housing regulations, making it a complete digital solution for residential lettings.

1. Parties: Identification of landlord and tenant(s) with complete legal details including national registry numbers

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the property

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the rental property including address and cadastral details as required by Belgian law

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the lease and start date, specifying whether it's a short-term (≤3 years) or long-term (9 years) lease

6. Rent and Charges: Rental amount, payment terms, and breakdown of charges including common area costs

7. Deposit: Details of the security deposit and its placement in a blocked account as per Belgian law

8. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of landlord and tenant regarding maintenance and repairs

9. Insurance: Insurance requirements for both parties including mandatory fire insurance

10. Usage and Occupation: Permitted use of property and occupancy rules

11. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the lease

12. Electronic Signature: Provisions regarding the validity of electronic signature and online execution

13. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions regarding personal data processing

14. Governing Law: Specification of Belgian law and competent courts