Apartment lease agreement: why are notary verification and state registration necessary?
The lease agreement, as well as the apartment purchase agreement, is concluded in writing, with the signatures of the parties, and is subject to notarial certification.
The rights arising from the lease agreement, including the rights of possession or use, are subject to state registration.
In the case of notarial certification, it ensures the rights of the parties to the apartment, as well as provides an opportunity to ensure the protection of the rights of the parties in the event of possible disputes.
Rights and duties of the parties: who pays for renovations and utility expenses?
The rights and obligations of the parties are determined by the lease agreement, by mutual agreement of the parties.
The Civil Code of the Republic of Armenia defines the main rights and obligations of the parties, which may be guiding.
The lessor (Landlord) is obliged to provide the tenant with the rented apartment in a condition suitable for habitation, as well as to provide utility services for a fee.
The lessor is also obliged to repair the common property of the apartment building, eliminate disruptions in use.
The lessee (Lessee) is obliged to ensure the preservation of the residential space, to maintain it in proper condition.
If there is a need or necessity for reconstruction or transformation of the residential space, the Lessee may carry it out with the consent of the Lessor.
The Lessee is obliged to make utility payments and pay the rent within the terms and in the manner specified in the agreement.
Early termination of the lease agreement: how to end it on legal grounds?
The lease agreement may be terminated before the expiration of the term specified in the agreement if there is a mutual agreement between the tenant and the landlord. The tenant must notify the landlord of the intention to terminate the agreement three months in advance.
Can a landlord evict a tenant without notice if there is no lease agreement?
In the absence of a lease agreement, the tenant has limited protection; therefore, the landlord can apply to the police to demand the release of the apartment from illegal possession.
What is a security deposit, and is the landlord obligated to return it at the end of the tenancy?
In the case of a lease agreement, the parties may also agree to an advance payment, which serves as proof of the conclusion of the agreement and ensures its performance. It must be concluded in writing and is subject to repayment upon the performance of the agreement.
Can a landlord increase the rent at their own discretion during the term of the contract?
In case that the transfer was carried out on the basis of a written agreement, any changes, including the change of the floor of the transferred apartment, are made by mutual agreement of the parties.
In case of property disputes, you can get legal assistance.
