Is painting for the landlord or for the tenant?
When you rent a house or apartment, you have rights and obligations to the landlord. Is painting the residence the responsibility of the tenant or landlord? That varies depending on the situation. Below is an overview. Start, during and end of your lease At the start of the lease, the property must be in good […]
Cohousing according to legislation
What is cohousing? Maybe you’ve heard of it, but don’t know what it specifically means? Here are the answers to the most common questions and all the pros and cons. Contents What is cohousing? 6 requirements under the law of cohousing What are the best common areas? What lease do I need? What are the […]
Conditions for renting social housing under legislation
Do you stand a chance of renting a social house or apartment? Prepare well. Check here if you meet the conditions for a social housing rental. Effortlessly find your way to affordable, quality housing in Flanders. Contents Before you may register yourself to rent social housing in Flanders, you must meet the conditions below: Age […]
Budget rents according to legislation
Want to find affordable housing but find it difficult to get into the private rental market? Budget rentals offer a way out. But what exactly does this entail? 1. What is budget hiring? With budget rents, you get a discount from Living in Flanders on the market rent. The discount amounts to at least 15 […]
Flemish rent premium according to legislation
Dreaming of a social rental property, but still waiting for the perfect place? The Flemish rental premium supports you during your search. Read here the conditions, the amount, the payment and how to apply for this financial support from the Flemish government! 1. Conditions The Flemish rent premium is a monthly allowance from the Flemish […]
4 Types of leases according to legislation
Anyone who is going to rent an apartment or house signs a contract. There are different types of rental contracts in Flanders, each with a specific term. For example, there is a short-term or a long-term lease. In this article, we explain exactly how this works. The 4 types of leases in Flanders Short-term lease […]
Can I rent a house or apartment as a minor?
Do you want to rent a house or apartment by yourself as a 15-year-old? Is that even allowed? What are your options as a minor? Read it here. Contents Can you rent housing as a minor? How do I resolve this as a minor? What if you have a lease with a minor? Do you […]
Rent indexation according to legislation
Your landlord raising the rent after a year? That will be because of rent indexing! Under the right conditions, it’s allowed. Find out how the rent indexation system works by region here. 1. Rent indexing: what is it? The rent index(ering) or rent indexation determines the annual adjustment to the rent of a house or […]
Site description: most frequently asked questions according to legislation
Have you heard of a site plan? That’s a mandatory document you prepare when you enter into a lease. What does the legislation say? Below we gather the answers to all your questions – from content and registration to cost. Contents What is a placeholder? What should it contain? Is it required by law? Should […]
Housing quality standards according to legislation
Are you a (future) tenant, landlord, buyer, seller or mover? In all cases, be sure that the house or apartment meets housing quality standards. But what exactly are these standards? Below you can read all about it. Contents What are housing quality standards? What is a conformity assessment? Technical Report Who executes it? What housing […]
Are costs for tenant or landlord: Who pays what?
Broken water heater? A facade that needs a lick of paint? If you rent a house, it is not always clear who has to pay what costs. Here is a handy overview of the costs for tenant or landlord. General rules: Are costs for tenant or landlord? Under Flemish law, this is the general breakdown […]
Discrimination in the rental market: what does the law say?
What is discrimination in the rental market? What are you allowed to ask as a landlord? Who are you allowed to refuse? For what reason? What is not allowed? Contents What is discrimination in the rental market? What are the protected characteristics of discrimination? When is a choice justified? What info are you allowed to […]
Lease termination according to legislation
As a tenant you want to terminate your rental agreement early or as a landlord you decide to end the rental agreement early. Is this possible in Flanders? A lot depends on: whether you are a tenant or a landlord, the type of lease, the duration and reason for termination. We list it for you. […]
Subletting your house or apartment according to legislation
In Flanders, subletting a property is allowed under certain circumstances. In this article you can read all about subletting and the corresponding legal rules. Contents What is subletting? Is subletting a house or apartment punishable? When is the contract mandatory in subletting? When can you legally sublet without a contract? What rights do you have […]
Can you just install a charging station?
If you have an electric car, of course you need to charge it. Is there a public charging station nearby or will you install one yourself? Can you install a charging station just like that? You’ll learn here! Contents Can I install a charging station as a co-owner? Can I install a charging station as […]
Overview of all home scores and gauges
Curious about the true state of your (future) home? S-level, P-score, LEED certification…. What are these home scores, gauges and certifications? When is a score good? Does your home qualify? Check it out in this overview. 1. Energy home scores and gauges 1.1. BEN-score The BEN or Near Energy Neutral score assesses whether your home […]
Living above stores according to legislation
Want to live above stores? Then consider what the legislation says, what the pros and cons are. You can read about it here! Contents What does “living above stores” mean? What does Flemish legislation say about living above stores? Benefits of living above stores Disadvantages of living above stores 1. What does “living above […]
Fire in your rental apartment: who is liable?
Who is liable if a fire breaks out in your rental apartment or house? Is it the tenant or landlord? Here’s all the information in a row. 1. Tenant and landlord responsibilities According to the Flemish Housing DecreeAs a tenant as well as a landlord, you are obliged to insure against fire and water damage: […]