Non-Discrimination in the Lease: What the Landlord Can Require
what the landlord can demand from a candidate and what article 1067-A of the Civil Code prohibits — including in...
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Rent-to-Income Ratio: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and How to Lower It
Rent-to-income ratio = rent ÷ income × 100. The market reference is around 30–35%. Examples by income and how to...
Lease Agreement Termination Letter: Template and Notice Periods
Termination of the lease agreement by the tenant: 120 or 60-day notice periods, ready-to-use letter template, and the steps up...
Subletting in Portugal: Rules, Risks, and Rights (2026)
Subletting is only legal with the landlord’s authorisation and, unless otherwise agreed with the landlord, the rent is limited to...
Renting a Room: Contract, Rights and Precautions (2026)
Renting a room is a partial lease: written contract, security deposit up to 2 months of rent, pay attention to...
Verbal or Unregistered Lease Agreement: Is it Valid?
Verbal or unregistered contract with the Tax Authority: its validity, what rights the tenant has (art. 1069 CC), and the...
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