The Notary Rent Agreement is a crucial legal document used in Malta for formalizing residential lease arrangements. This type of agreement is specifically required when parties wish to create a legally binding and officially recognized rental arrangement for residential property in Malta. The document must be executed before a Notary Public and subsequently registered with the Housing Authority, as mandated by the Private Residential Leases Act 2020. A Notary Rent Agreement includes comprehensive details about the property, parties involved, rental terms, maintenance obligations, and other essential provisions required by Maltese law. It provides enhanced legal protection for both landlord and tenant, ensures compliance with local regulations, and creates an official record of the lease arrangement. The agreement is particularly important for long-term residential leases and situations where parties seek additional legal security in their rental arrangement.

1. Parties: Identification of lessor and lessee with full legal names, ID numbers, addresses and other required personal details as per Maltese law

2. Background: Context of the agreement including property ownership details and intention to create a residential lease

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

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the property including address, boundaries, and registration details as per Land Registry requirements

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the lease and start date, complying with minimum periods under Maltese law

6. Rent and Payment Terms: Rent amount, payment schedule, method of payment, and annual increase provisions

7. Deposit: Details of security deposit as per Maltese law requirements

8. Utilities and Services: Responsibilities for utility connections, payments, and maintenance

9. Use of Property: Permitted use of the property and any restrictions

10. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of both parties regarding property maintenance

11. Insurance: Insurance requirements for both parties

12. Termination: Conditions and process for agreement termination

13. Registration: Obligations regarding registration with Housing Authority

14. Governing Law: Confirmation of Maltese law jurisdiction

15. Notarial Declarations: Standard notarial declarations and witnesses as required by Maltese law