Tenancy Agreement Contract Template for Belgium

This Tenancy Agreement Contract is designed for use in Belgium's residential property market, incorporating requirements from both federal legislation and region-specific housing regulations (Brussels-Capital, Flanders, or Wallonia). The agreement is essential for formalizing residential rental arrangements and must be registered with local authorities. It covers crucial aspects including rent determination, payment terms, security deposits, maintenance obligations, and termination procedures. The document ensures compliance with Belgian housing quality standards, anti-discrimination laws, and energy performance requirements. This standardized agreement helps protect both landlords' and tenants' rights while providing a clear framework for the rental relationship.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the landlord and tenant(s), including full legal names, national numbers, and contact information

2. Background: Brief context of the rental arrangement and property overview

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

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the rental property, including address and permitted use

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

6. Rent and Payments: Rental amount, payment schedule, indexation provisions, and payment methods

7. Charges and Utilities: Details of additional charges, utility responsibilities, and common area costs

8. Security Deposit: Amount, terms of payment, and conditions for return of the security deposit

9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of landlord and tenant for maintenance, repairs, and improvements

10. Insurance: Required insurance coverage for both parties

11. Use of Property: Permitted use, occupancy rules, and restrictions

12. Landlord's Obligations: Legal obligations of the landlord including property maintenance and repairs

13. Tenant's Obligations: Legal obligations of the tenant including proper use and care of the property

14. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the lease

15. Notices: How formal communications between parties should be made

16. Governing Law: Specification of applicable Belgian regional law and jurisdiction