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Originally Posted by SianH
Hi Jo
I'd be interested in the Spanish contract. I have a couple who want to rent my apartment for 5 months - would this be suitable?
Thanks in advance
Sian
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Sian,
Talk to a letting agent (usually any estate agent with property to rent. If you talk as though you have an appartment to let and that you're considering it, but are a newbie at it and wonder if it's worth the risk - ask them questions like what happens if they simply don't pay after, say, month 2?
Ask a bout furnished or unfirnished variations on rights. Ask about with or without kids and variations on rights - despite the 11 months not being met yet.
Why do most agents/landlords ask for a Bank Aval for different periods - some 6 months, others 12 - depending on the area. This is dependent on how long it's currently taking the courts to get people out in that particular area of Spain (backlog) but let the agent confirm that as people, just on this Forum, have said they wouldn't agree to that. This is fine as you don't have to stay the term if you choose not to, but from the landlord's point of view, you don't have to pay it either and getting you out via the courts ain't cheap or fast.... so I can see in these times why the Aval is really a must have buffer for a land lord.
Good luck,
Xose