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Tenancy agreements could be signed for short or long stays and must be written to be valid. Those that last more than 30 days must be also registered to Agenzia delle Entrate (Italian inland revenue).
The most common tenancy agreements are:
Temporary rent contracts:
- Contratto transitorio per studenti: students only. It lasts from 6 to 36 months
- Contratto transitorio: for all, lasts from 1 up to 18 months, tenant must specify in the contract the reason for the temporary stay
Long-term rent contracts:
- 3+2 year contract: for all, lasts 3 years and can be automatically renewed for other 2 years
- 4+4 year contract: for all, lasts 4 years and can be automatically renewed for other 4 years
Deposit: you may be asked to pay from 1 up to 3 months’ rent. It is given back to you at the end of the contract if you have not damaged the house and if you respected the contract rules. Be aware that landlord is allowed to keep the entire deposit or a part of it to cover any damages, redecoration costs, etc.
Pay preferebly by bank transfer and ask always a receipt when paying cash.
Registration and costs of the contract: To sign a tenancy agreement you need your ID or passport, Italian tax identification number (codice fiscale) and, if you are a non EU citizen, the permit of stay or the receipt of the application provided by the post office. When signing the contract you will be asked to pay the first month rent and the deposit.
Contract has to be signed between the parties and, when it exceeds 30 days, it must be registered at Agenzia delle Entrate . Landlord is in charge of the registration, which has to be made within 30 days since you’ve signed it.
Depending on the type of contract tenants have to pay the stamps required, half of the registration cost and, eventually, the draft of the contract. Remember to ask a copy of the registered contract and a copy of Agenzia delle Entrate’ receipt.
Notice period: please check the notice period reported in the contract. A written non-renewal notice (disdetta) is due to the owner if you want to leave earlier. The notice should be sent by registered mail with a return receipt (raccomandata con ricevuta di ritorno) and you may have to pay a tax to Agenzia delle Entrate.
Things to know
Rent contracts vs residence
Pay attention that there are rent contracts that envisage non resident- tenants.
Before signing any contract always inform landlord if you are going to move your residence and if you want your family to join you (family reunification procedure)!
Registering your residence in Italy is required for several formalities, click here to know more.
Find an accommodation
Looking for accommodation before your arrival is an asset to start well your new experience. You should begin searching for a place to stay at least a couple of months before the departure, above all if you have special needs (e.g pets).
How to search for accommodation?
There are many housing websites that match demand and offer. Most of adverts are only in Italian language.
Pay attention that also real estate agencies publish adverts on the web, so check always who you are getting in touch with when answering to adverts.
Another option are the private residences dedicated to students. Contact Welcome Office in Trieste or Udine to get a list.
Finally, once there, a good solution may be ask friends or colleagues.
What about real estate agencies?
If you rent a property through an estate agent, you must pay the agent’s fee, typically one or two month’s rent. Please verify the payment conditions in advance.
How to get in touch with landlords?
You can contact landlords by e-mail or phone, also in English.
How much is the monthly rent?
The rent is paid monthly and may range from € 250-450 for single rooms; from €500 for studios and from €650 for a two-room apartment, for long term rentals (1 year or more). Prices for short term rentals (1-6 months) are more expensive.
Monthly rent can vary based on city, the neighborhood and the facilities provided. For long term rentals, utilities bills are in general not included in the rent, ask always landlord about extra costs.
Be aware that:
– if you book an accommodation before coming you will be asked to pay a deposit
– you must be in Italy to sign personally the rent contract.
Are apartments suitably equipped?
Apartments are usually equipped with the following items of furniture: Kitchen, Beds, Tables and chairs, Couch, Wardrobes, closets, etc.
Before coming ask landlord about the furniture items available in the apartment or in the room (i.e. pillows, mattress, lamps, etc.) and about the bed equipment (bed linen, blanket, duvet, etc.).
Formalities when hosting family members/relatives/friends at home
Be aware that anyone who hosts Italian, EU, EEA citizens for more than 30 days (uninterrupted), must declare it to Questura by 48 hours after the property disposal.
If you host a Non EU citizens you have always to inform Questura by 48 hours.
For more information on this formality (Cessione di fabbricato/Dichiarazione di ospitalità) please see the dedicated section.
Useful tips
Before renting a room/flat there are different aspects you should consider
Tenancy agreements
The most used tenancy agreements for students and researchers and their rules
Things to know
Most common housing websites:
housinganywhere
idealista
mioaffitto
subito
erasmusplay
N.B. check if adverts are published by private landlords or estate agencies to avoid extra costs.
Social networks could be also very useful when looking for an accommodation.
Things to know
To apply for ARDIS facilities a specific ISEE certificate is required. It is a document attesting personal and household condition of the student.
Students NOT resident in Italy have to provide the ISEE parificato that is issued by certified CAF (Centres for fiscal assistance) and may be requested also by e-mail.A list of certified CAF is available on ARDIS website.
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