Renting in Milan, which contract

When we let a home, the landlord’s first question is nearly always the same: which contract? The answer depends on how long the tenant wants to stay and on how the rent is to be taxed.

Open rent, 4+4

The parties set the rent. It lasts four years and renews for another four, except in the cases the law provides for. The tenant can leave for serious reasons with six months’ notice. It is the usual contract for people looking for a home to stay in.

Agreed rent, 3+2

The rent sits within the bands of the City of Milan’s local agreement, which vary by area, size and features of the home. It lasts three years plus two. The landlord gets tax advantages, the tenant usually a lower rent.

Short-term and student contracts

A short-term contract runs from one to eighteen months and needs a reason written into it: a fixed-term job, a transfer. A university student contract runs from six to thirty-six months.

What we ask tenants for

An ID, the Italian tax code and something that shows income: payslips, an employment contract or, for a student, a guarantee from a family member. The security deposit is at most three months’ rent.

What our listings show

The monthly rent, the monthly service charges when we know them, the energy class and whether the home is furnished. The type of contract is agreed with the landlord and we tell you on the first call.

The contract is registered with the tax office within thirty days. The landlord takes care of it, often through us.