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Discovering Brazil
Fees
Rental payment, usually made at the end of each month (Some landlords accept the
rent to be paid on the fifth day of the subsequent month)
Rental commission, equivalent to one month’s rent
Paid by the landlord to the real estate agent and often includes a clause
authorizing the first month’s rent to be paid in advance and directly to the real
estate agency
Applicable payments related to the property
Condominium fees (maintenance)
IPTU – Property taxes, the number of months to be paid will mainly depend on
location and size
Utilities
Telephone
Cable and Internet
Fire insurance
Public notary charges for notarizing all parts of signature
Other
Bank taxes will apply if the rental payment is sent from abroad
There is a difference between exchange rates when buying or selling currency
The landlord does not have the right to take back the property during the course of
the lease if all of the contractual duties are being met by the tenant
Insurance
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Fire insurance is normally a renter’s obligation. The landlord is obliged by law to
pay fire insurance for any property; but normally this is passed on to the tenant
through the rental contract. This insurance doesn’t cover robbery or any damage
caused by an event other than fire
Helpful Hint:
Because it can cause legal issues for your host-country employer, it is
advisable that home finding is done only after arriving in Brazil, and securing a work
visa.
Long Term Rental Properties
The lease contract is normally issued under your name having your host-country employer
signing as a guarantor. There are other guarantee options but those should be analyzed on
a case by case basis. Keep in mind that unfurnished properties available for rent often do
not include one or all of the following items:
Certain bathroom fixtures and toilet seats (occasionally)
Major appliances
Light fixtures
Phone lines
Internet/Cable TV