Signature of the lease, documents: when it’s time to sign a lease, the tenant must provide a number of documents to the owner-landlord. Some documents are compulsory, others are not. Learn more

consultations since 2011 | Last updated 08/02/2012 | Site map
0 800 14 11 60
Contact   Friend
>
>
>
> Rentals, what documents are required for signature of the lease

Signature of the lease, documents


Bookmark and Share Decrease size Increase size Tip a friend Print

CategoryPractical guidelines
ChapterRentals


Lease documents

The signature of a lease requires the tenant to produce a number of documents. Though some are compulsory, others are not, and the tenant has a legal right to refuse to provide them

Signature of lease, compulsory documents

When it's time to sign the lease, the tenant must provide the owner-landlord with certain compulsory documents. These documents will allow the owner-landlord to confirm the tenant’s identity and solvency.

Compulsory documents include:

  • Identification card or passport
  • Last three pay slips
  • Proof of employment (work contract or employer’s declaration)
  • Last tax assessment

It’s not uncommon for the owner-landlord, or the rental agency acting on their behalf, to require another person stand surety for the tenant and guarantee payment of rent in case the tenant runs into financial hardship. Certain documents concerning this other person are also compulsory: piece of identification, proof of address, proof of income…

Signature of lease, non-compulsory documents

In other words, when it's time to sign the lease, certain documents are not required. The tenant can refuse to provide them by virtue of article 22-2 of the Act of 6 July 1989.
Non-compulsory documents:

  • photograph (in addition to the one on the piece of identity)
  • social insurance card
  • proof of good account standing at the bank (bank statement, certificate showing no outstanding credit, etc.)
  • cheque to reserve the rental
  • adeclaration of work from the employer if the tenant provides a copy of their last three pay slips
  • police clearance
  • medical record
  • marriage contract

Updated on: 17/03/2009


And on the same subject:

Lease – Signature of lease – Lease documents – Signature of lease documents
Lease contract or rental contract


2008-2012 L'immobilier 100% entre Particuliers. All rights reserved

More information on the d documents required for signature of a lease and for sale by owner real estate:

Vendez votre bien entre particuliers-Anglais
Créez une alerte immobilière-Anglais