Rental contract

Last activity 24 September 2024 by JohnnyPT

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frescuraMember22 September 2024 09:27:49

I was wondering what the laws says.

basically I have my apartment that is registered with financas etc. I am planning on renting another room/ studio/T0 with a different landlord. It is not a big deal if the new lease not going to be registered.( because I have heard many landlords do not register but all’s well if they register)

question: can I have 2 leases registered with financas or will it nullify my 1st rental contract already registered with financas?

by not registering the second lease if that is the case, am I breaking any laws or is it just the landlord who is breaking the law? Just curious.

thank you

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert22 September 2024 16:41:04

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You can have as many leases as you want, as long as you pay for them...

In the case of an illegal lease, your rights as a tenant are not protected and the landlord commits the tax crime of tax evasion.

frescuraMember23 September 2024 20:00:39

Thank you for your reply. I do have a follow up question on: my rights as a tenant are not protected thing.

assuming there is a caucao paid, i cannot claim it back it the landlord does not give it back? right?
if there is no lease signed, then can the landlord claim damages once I give up the place? not that I will damage intentionally but you hear all these cases of landlords fabricating false accusations against tenants. correct?
I really need a second place due to my personal circumstances but this is the third place I have checked out and the all these landlords want cash and no records. so I am just being prudent before I jump in.

please share your thoughts on this.

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert24 September 2024 08:56:56

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It all depends on the relationship between tenant and landlord. If it's good, and each of them behaves correctly towards the other, there are no problems. It's all a question of luck.

You have some support here.

https://www.flatio.pt/blog/nao-tenho-co … -que-fazer

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