25.11.2025 Industry Articles

Residential Rental: Rights and Obligations of Tenant and Landlord

TL;DR

  • Everything you need to know about rental contracts, deposits, repairs and lease termination.
  • The market context is summarized with actionable business insights.
  • Key risks and constraints are outlined in a concise, verifiable format.
  • Next step: compare local data points against your investment context.
Location
Europe
Period
2025
Source
Eurostat / NSI
Last review
25.11.2025

Rental Relations in Bulgaria

Renting accommodation requires knowledge of laws and practices.

Landlord Obligations

  • Hand over property in good condition
  • Ensure operational fitness
  • Perform major repairs
  • Pay property tax

Tenant Obligations

  • Pay rent on time
  • Careful treatment of property
  • Current repairs and maintenance
  • Pay electricity, water, heating

Deposit

Usually 1-2 monthly rents. Must be returned upon leaving without damage.

Contract

Mandatory written contract with tax registration.

Termination

With 1 month notice for indefinite contracts.

Sources

Last review: 25.11.2025 09:51

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