rental contract

[ˈrɛntəl ˈkɑntrækt]
nounpl: rental contracts
contrato de aluguel
1. A legally binding agreement between a landlord and tenant that outlines the terms and conditions of renting a property
The rental contract specifies the monthly rent amount and the lease duration.
O contrato de aluguel especifica o valor do aluguel mensal e a duração do contrato.
2. A document detailing rights, responsibilities, and payment terms for renting real estate or personal property
Before moving in, you must sign the rental contract with the landlord.
Antes de se mudar, você deve assinar o contrato de aluguel com o proprietário.
In Brazil, rental contracts are important legal documents that protect both landlords and tenants. Registering the contract with local authorities (registro de imóvel) is often recommended. In the US, rental contracts vary by state and municipality, with specific tenant rights and landlord obligations clearly outlined. These contracts are fundamental to the rental market in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lease agreementtenancy agreementlease contractrental agreement
Antonyms / Antônimos
purchase agreementsales contractownership deed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contrato de aluguel
most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
contrato de aluguel
standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'contrato'
São Paulo
contrato de locação
alternative formal term, more common in business contexts
Portugal
contrato de arrendamento
Portuguese European Portuguese uses 'arrendamento' instead of 'aluguel'

Related Words

landlordtenantleasedepositevictionproperty management

Related Idioms & Phrases

sign a rental contract
breach of rental contract
terms and conditions of the rental contract
renewal of rental contract
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