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Payments
In this section we will answer the most important questions regarding payments.
When must I pay rent?
When must I pay rent?Rent must be paid in full and on time, in accordance with the payment due dates stated in the lease agreement or rent payment plan.
To whom do I pay rent?
Rent must be paid directly to the landlord, using the payment details provided by the landlord.
How is rent usually paid?
In the majority of cases, rent is paid by bank transfer, unless the landlord has expressly agreed to another payment method.
Should I send proof of payment to the landlord?
Yes. After each payment, the tenant should send the payment confirmation or bank transfer receipt to the landlord without delay.
Does rent have to be paid even if I am temporarily away from the property?
Yes. Rent must still be paid on time for the agreed rental period, regardless of temporary absence, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
What happens if I pay rent late?
Late payment is a breach of the tenant’s obligations and may result in reminders, default interest, additional costs, formal notice, and further action under the lease agreement.
Can late payment lead to termination of the lease agreement?
Yes. If rent remains unpaid for more than 15 days after the due date, the landlord may have the right to terminate the lease agreement in accordance with the contract.
Do I also have to pay utilities to the landlord?
Yes, where utilities are payable by the tenant under the lease agreement, they are generally paid to the landlord in the manner specified by the agreement.
Can I ask the landlord for a confirmation of payment received?
Yes. Upon the tenant’s request, the landlord may issue a written confirmation or receipt of rent payment.
Can I use the deposit to pay rent?
No. The deposit cannot be used as a substitute for rent payment.
What happens if there are multiple tenants under the same lease?
If more than one tenant is listed in the lease agreement, they may be jointly and severally responsible for rent, utilities, and other payment obligations under the agreement.
What happens if one tenant leaves the property before the lease ends?
If there are multiple tenants under the lease agreement and one tenant leaves, cancels, or moves out before the end of the lease, the remaining tenants remain jointly responsible for the full rent and all associated costs, including utilities and other agreed charges, unless the landlord expressly agrees otherwise in writing.
Can the deposit be used for the last month’s utilities?
Only if the landlord and tenant expressly agree to this. Otherwise, utilities must continue to be paid in the normal way.
Can the landlord keep or deduct from the deposit?
Yes. The landlord may retain or deduct from the deposit in cases allowed by the lease agreement, including early termination by the tenant and other contractual breaches or costs.
What do I need to do to receive the deposit back?
The tenant should provide the correct bank details for the deposit return. The tenant is responsible for the accuracy of those bank details.
When is the deposit returned?
The deposit is returned after the end of the lease, once the landlord is able to determine whether all relevant obligations have been fulfilled and whether any deductions are applicable under the lease agreement.