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Documentation required to rent an apartment in Barcelona

So, what has finally found an apartment that really likes you and wants to know if you are eligible to rent it out?

Depending on your situation, this is a list of the documents you will need to prove your creditworthiness to be able to rent an apartment in Barcelona.

If you are an employee of a company, you will need to:

  • NIF / NIE
  • The last 3 payslips.
  • Contract of work, only in cases that do not leave reflected the seniority in the payroll. Only accept long term contracts for a period of 1 year or greater). In the event of a change of recent work, provide working life.
  • Statement of income.

If you are self-employed, you will need to:

  • NIF / NIE
  • Statement of income
  • VAT declaration

If you are a pensioner, you will need to:

  • NIF / NIE
  • Document Board (annual Summary )

If alquilaras on behalf of a company, you will need to:

  • Section of the society
  • Corporate tax
  • VAT m. 390 and mod. 347
  • Writing construction
  • CIF
  • Nif administrator of the society
  • Last-end closing balance sheet and profit and loss account.

Security deposits and guarantees

Legally, the owners can only ask for a deposit of a month in contracts of more than one year; however, many are asking for more, some for up to 6 months.

Besides that, it also ask that you provide a bank guarantee of up to 6 months to be deposited in a Spanish bank, for which you'll have to pay a commission (around 1%). In case you don't pay the rent, the landlord shall have the right to withdraw the money directly from this account.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is also a good idea to include with the documentation provided, a letter of introduction, and any reference to the prior tenant, if it is possible.

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