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What are the rental laws in Portugal?

AskCategory: ImmigrationWhat are the rental laws in Portugal?
Antonio Evans Staff asked 6 years ago
My sister and I are moving to Lisbon area in the fall and I am dealing with a realtor from idealista. They are asking for 3-months rent and showing us various houses via pictures. We have to get the apartment lease for our visa to be approved but I don't want to be scammed or stuck in a crappy lease. Any tips on the law? Can I just hire you to find me a place haha?! I love this blog. It's become my new goto resource and actually helped me with all the paperwork for the visa, the neighborhood I am targets, etc. Thank you so much :)
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Antonio Evans Staff answered 5 years ago

If you join our Grow community you will get connected with Realtors, Lawyers, Bankers and more that have been vetted and won't rob you. It's free until Jan 2019. So join the forum.

As per rental laws for a D7 visa you need a valid 6-month lease that is registered with the AT. This is as of 2018. 2019 the law may change.