Luxembourg Tenant Guide

LUXEMBOURG TENANT GUIDE + To be responsible for any damage unless it is caused by the landlord, someone on the property uninvited or force majeure (circumstances outside of their control) Unless agreed in the rental contract, a tenant may not: + Use the property for commercial purposes + Sublet without written agreement from the landlord + Make any major changes to the property or structures without the landlord's consent The Landlord: The rental property must conform to a minimum standard. The property should have suitable water and heating systems in working order. Any fixed elements of the property not in working order and not resulting from damage caused by the tenant should be repaired or replaced by the landlord. Conflict Resolution Conflicts between landlords and tenants must be submitted to the Justice of the Peace (Juge de Paix) at the Luxembourg Civil Tribunal. Rent conflicts are resolved by a Rent Committee (commission des loyers). These exist in all towns of more than 6,000 inhabitants, or at a regional level for smaller towns. This committee can be consulted by both the landlord and the tenant with regards to any matters related to the amount of the rent or rental charges. There is no need for a lawyer to be involved. An expert may be required to visit the property and assess whether the rent is reasonable. A decision by the committee will be supplied within three months of any action and has to be signed by all parties involved. Further information is provided below: The European Consumer Center Luxembourg Union of Consumers 2A, rue Kalchesbrueck Tel.: 49 60 22-1 L-1852 Luxembourg ulc@pt.lu Tel.: +352 26 84 64-1 www.ulc.lu info@cecluxembourg.lu MOVING OUT To terminate the lease, there is a standard notice period of three months during which the tenant must make all necessary payments and arrangements to bring the property to its “move-in condition”. The following steps will aid your move-out process: + Provide a formal written notice of departure to the landlord within the timeframe stated in the lease. + Conduct a move-out inspection with the landlord/agent and seek written confirmation on any repairs that may be required to ensure security deposit refund. Refer to the move-in inspection report or photographs to prevent deductions for any pre-existing damages and normal wear and tear. The landlord/agent has up to six months to reimburse the deposit, deducting any money needed for repairs to the property. If the departing tenant feels that an unnecessary amount has been deducted, they may request to see the invoices or estimates for work done. In the event of a dispute, the matter can be passed to a lawyer. + It is expected that all “damages” which have occurred during the occupation are repaired and all tenant maintenance obligations have been met: (electrical, plumbing appliances are in working order; nails, picture hooks, shelves or alterations removed). + The landlord may require access to the property for necessary maintenance and to for property viewings. The landlord may terminate the contract: + If the tenant fails to honour contractual obligations. + If the landlord or their family wish to occupy the property. + Under exceptional circumstances such as expropriation, demolition, etc. Both the tenant and landlord can mutually agree to terminate the contract at any point in time. In this case, it is important, but not required to formalise the details of such a termination in writing, signed by both parties.

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