Documents to Verify Rent Increase in Portugal
Which documents to gather
Start by collecting the main files that prove the contractual relationship and payments.
- Signed tenancy agreement (document)
- Rent receipts and payment proofs (payment, receipt)
- Written communications with the landlord: letters, emails and notices (notice)
- Invoices and estimates for works or improvements (repair)
- Market valuations and comparable listings (evidence)
- Personal documents and bank statements proving transfers (document)
Keep copies organized by date and topic.
How to organize and use them
Organize a chronological file with copies and a short event list: when you received notices, when you paid and which works were done. Include notes about oral contacts and witnesses when available. Consult the NRAU and applicable legislation for relevant deadlines and limits [1].
Before filing formal complaints, ask the landlord for written clarification and keep the reply. If the case requires administrative action or court proceedings, you may use the Balcão do Arrendatário e do Senhorio (BAS/BNA) for specific procedures [2].
Frequently Asked Questions
- What evidence is most relevant to contest an increase?
- The tenancy agreement, rent receipts, written communications, invoices for works and market comparables are the most useful evidence.
- What deadlines should I follow?
- Act as soon as you receive a notification: record dates and keep copies and request clarifications in writing; procedural deadlines vary by procedure.
- Where can I file a formal complaint?
- Depending on the case, you can go to the Balcão do Arrendatário e do Senhorio, present evidence in court, or use alternative resolution methods.
How-To
- Gather all essential documents: agreement, receipts, communications and invoices (document).
- Organize the evidence chronologically and prepare a summary with dates and facts (evidence).
- Send a formal written request to the landlord asking for explanation about the increase (form).
- If there is no agreement, submit the complaint to the Balcão do Arrendatário e do Senhorio or, if appropriate, start court proceedings (court).
- Keep copies of everything and attend hearings with the documentation organized (approved).
