Rentals & management
Leases, upkeep, and the rules that shape rental homes
This section covers lease contracts, the day-to-day care of a rental, and the working relationship between owners and tenants. Each guide draws on official sources and the rules in force on the Mediterranean coast.
Core topics
Three pillars of rental management
Clear contracts, regular upkeep, and sound administration keep a rental home running well for both sides.
Contracts
Lease drafting standards
The essential clauses, how security deposits are set and returned, and why a detailed inventory of the property protects both parties.
Maintenance
Scheduled upkeep
How to plan routine checks on heating, plumbing, and ventilation, and how to record each intervention so that responsibilities stay clear.
Compliance
Administrative obligations
Registration, declarations, and the paperwork that accompany a rental, with pointers to the official sources to verify before acting.
Legal boundaries
Who pays for what
Under prevailing rules, tenants carry the routine repairs and upkeep that come with daily use of a home, while landlords remain responsible for structural works, major equipment, and anything that makes the dwelling unfit to live in.
Local conditions on the coast, including seasonal occupancy limits and the rules set by municipalities, can change what applies. Readers should check the current texts on official government sites before relying on any single reading.