Registration of a Private Residential Lease Contract

Overview

As from 1 January 2020, lease contracts for a primary residential purpose must be registered by the owner with the Housing Authority within 10 days from the commencement of the lease.

What you'll get

All the private residential leases drawn up after the law comes into force on 1 January 2020 shall be done in writing, and must include the following requirements:
  • The property which is being leased
  • Intended use as agreed
  • The period covering the lease
  • Whether, and how, the lease can be renewed
  • The lease amount and how this should be paid
  • Any amount deposited by the lessee by way of security, for the performance of his obligations
  • An inventory attesting the condition of the premises, as well as the state of any furniture and domestic appliances supplied by the lessor

Eligibility

The Residential Leases Act (Cap. 604.) is only applicable for those lease contracts for a primary residential purpose which were drawn up after 1 June 1995. Residential leases which were drawn up after 1 June 1995, but prior to the coming into force of this Act and which would still be in force on 1 January 2021, whether within the original term or a renewed one, must be registered not later than 1 January 2021.

How to apply

Fill in the online form and submit.
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