We'd be sorry to see you go, but of course it is possible to terminate your lease. The conditions depend on the region your apartment building is in.
How to terminate your lease
Easy! We need a termination letter with a handwritten or valid electronic signature. You can send the letter by email, to solutions@homeinvest.be. You will receive an automatic ticket number as confirmation, that is valid as a proof of receipt.
If you prefer to send your termination letter by post, you are required to use registered mail. You can send your letter to Home Invest Belgium, Boulevard de la Woluwe 46/11, 1200 Brussels.
Rules in Brussels
These rules apply if you have a residential lease contract for a unit used as primary residence. If you have another type of contract, please consult the specific conditions in your lease agreement.
Contract term | Notice period | Indemnity |
---|---|---|
9 years | 3 months, at any moment | Terminated during 1st year: 3 months Terminated during 2nd year: 2 months Terminated during 3rd year: 1 month Terminated after 3rd year: no indemnity |
Less than 3 years | 3 months, at any moment | 1 month |
6 months or less | Not possible to terminate before the end of the contract | |
Student lease | 2 months, at any moment | None |
1 month before start of the contract | 1 month |
The extension of a lease contract depends on the contract term:
- A contract of 9 years is automatically renewed for a period of 3 years at the end of each term.
- A contract of less than 3 years can be extended in writing until 3 years were reached. After that it automatically turns into a contract of 9 years.
- A contract of 6 months or less has to be extended in writing, otherwise it automatically ends.
- A student lease needs to be renewed manually.
The notice period always starts on the day your contract started. For example, if your contract started the 1st of the month, any notice period will start on the 1st of the month as well.
If the tenant passes away, a contract is automatically terminated 2 months after the date of death. A 1-month indemnity fee is applicable in that case.
Rules in Flanders
These rules apply if you have a residential lease contract for a unit used as primary residence. If you have another type of contract, please consult the specific conditions in your lease agreement.
Contract term | Notice period | Indemnity |
---|---|---|
9 years | 3 months, at any moment | Terminated during 1st year: 3months Terminated during 2nd year: 2 month Terminated during 3rd year: 1 month Terminated after 3rd year: no indemnity |
Less than 3 years | 3 months, at any moment | Terminated during 1st year: 1,5 months Terminated during 2nd year: 1month Terminated during 3rd year: 0,5 months |
The extension of a lease contract depends on the contract term:
- A contract of 9 years is automatically renewed for a period of 3 years at the end of each term.
- A contract of less than 3 years can be extended in writing until 3 years were reached. After that it automatically turns into a contract of 9 years.
The notice period always starts on the day your contract started. For example, if your contract started the 1st of the month, any notice period will start on the 1st of the month as well.
If the tenant passes away, the contract is not automatically terminated, unless if 2 months of rent after the tenant's death remain unpaid and no family members of the deceased live in the leased unit.
Rules in Wallonia
These rules apply if you have a residential lease contract for a unit used as primary residence. If you have another type of contract, please consult the specific conditions in your lease agreement.
Contract term | Notice period | Indemnity |
---|---|---|
9 years | 3 months, at any moment | Terminated during 1st year: 3 months Terminated during 2nd year: 2 months Terminated during 3rd year: 1 month Terminated after 3rd year: no indemnity |
Less than 3 years | 3 months, at any moment | 1 month |
The extension of a lease contract depends on the contract term:
- A contract of 9 years is automatically renewed for a period of 3 years at the end of each term.
- A contract of less than 3 years can be extended in writing up to two times, until 3 years were reached. After that it automatically turns into a contract of 9 years.
The notice period always starts on the day your contract started. For example, if your contract started the 1st of the month, any notice period will start on the 1st of the month as well.
If the tenant passes away, a contract is automatically terminated 3 months after the date of death. No indemnities are applicable in this case.
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