Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Hungary

Lawyers who read a Hungarian rental contract before a tenant signs it, or draft one for an owner who lets a flat or business premises, including the deposit, the notice terms and a notarial deed if the landlord asks for one.
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About Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Hungary

A rental contract in Hungary, also called a lease agreement or tenancy agreement, is in Hungarian a bérleti szerződés; renting a flat from a private owner is commonly called albérlet. This page covers lease review and lease drafting: reading a contract before signing, or preparing one for a property that is let. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Property Lease Review & Drafting”. Two terms often come up: the kaució (deposit) and the közjegyzői okirat, a notarial deed some landlords ask for. English-speaking lawyers registered in Hungary work with both tenants and owners.

Who usually needs it

  • Expats, students and workers offered a contract only in Hungarian.
  • Foreign owners letting a flat in Budapest or elsewhere while living abroad.
  • Businesses renting a shop or an office (üzlethelyiség).

What a lease should settle

The parties and the property, a fixed or indefinite term (határozott or határozatlan idejű), the rent and how it may change, utilities (rezsi) and common costs, the deposit and its return, repairs, whether pets or subletting are allowed, notice and early termination, and the handover report with meter readings and an inventory. A bilingual contract lets both sides know what they sign.

The notarial deed

More and more landlords ask the tenant to sign, before a notary, a statement that they will move out when the lease ends lawfully. With such a deed an eviction can be enforced without a lawsuit. A tenant can ask a lawyer to check that the deed repeats the agreed contract and nothing more.

Points to watch

Letting to tourists for short stays has its own registration and local rules, and Budapest districts have changed them more than once; a lawyer confirms the current ones. A foreign tenant may also need papers from the landlord for an address or residence application.

What a lawyer does

A lawyer reviews or drafts the lease in English and Hungarian, explains each clause, negotiates changes and, for an owner abroad, can sign and hand over under a power of attorney. Contracts other than leases are covered by contract review. If a disagreement arises later, see landlord and tenant disputes or tenant eviction.

Questions and answers

Is a contract in Hungarian binding if I cannot read it?

Yes, a signature binds whatever the language. That is why a translation or a bilingual version is worth having before signing.

What is the notarial deed my landlord wants?

A statement before a notary that the tenant will leave when the lease ends; it lets the landlord enforce the move-out without going to court.

How does the deposit work?

The contract sets the amount and what it may cover; the rest is returned at the end, usually after the handover check.

Can I let my Hungarian flat while living abroad?

Yes. A lawyer or a manager can sign and deal with the tenant for you; the income may have to be declared in Hungary.

2 lawyers who provide Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Hungary

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  • Adam, lawyer in Budapest

    Adam

    Lawyer · Budapest, Hungary

    • 68 cases handled · 1 in this service
    • 13+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, Hungarian
    • Law, University of Pécs
    • 5.00(5 reviews)
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  • Peter, lawyer in Budapest

    Peter

    Lawyer · Budapest, Hungary

    • 199 cases handled
    • 10+ years in practice
    • Speaks: English, German, Hungarian
    • Law, University of Pécs
    • 4.94(17 reviews)
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  • We needed professional advice on a lease for an apartment in Portugal, and our lawyer handled it excellently during a video call. His advice was to the point and kept us from signing a contract that could have turned out quite disastrous. We also greatly valued his e-mail contact before and after the call: he put real effort into writing out his comments on the contract and sent them the day after we spoke. His command of English is excellent too. Above all, it was very pleasant to talk with him, and he left us feeling reassured.
    — JW
    06 May 2026
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    — Karen
    30 Jan 2026
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    — Denise
    21 Nov 2025
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    — Emmanouil
    01 Oct 2025
  • The lawyer was professional, engaging and extremely competent, and her communication and responsiveness to our many requests were exceptionally good. She was always available and gave sound advice. We asked her to find us a rental property in Pontevedra, which is a relatively tight market. She found a suitable one, arranged a remote viewing and negotiated for us. We are delighted with our apartment and thankful she represented us. Our rating of her could not be higher, and we thoroughly recommend her.
    — John
    22 Sep 2025
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  • I had an excellent experience working with the lawyer on my rental contract review. From our initial contact he was remarkably responsive. During our consultation he showed a high level of professionalism, patiently clarifying crucial sections I found difficult to understand. He also offered valuable insights on points that could be added for clarity and identified key areas for negotiation. He thoroughly addressed all my questions, even following up promptly after our meeting, and his English was perfect. I would definitely recommend him for his expertise and dedication.
    — Alaa
    01 Jul 2025
  • The lawyer came recommended and went above and beyond to resolve our issue. I will gladly use her services again.
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    03 Jul 2024
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  • The lawyer was very responsive and understood my requests. She is very qualified and helpful, always took extra effort on every task, and her English was perfect. I highly recommend her!
    — Joe
    30 Jan 2024
  • Responsive, understanding, good value for money, able to explain things and offer suitable solutions, approachable and professional: excellent on every count.
    — Trinidad
    16 Feb 2023
  • I had a great experience with this service. They replied super fast and arranged a consultation on the same day. The lawyer I was assigned was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful, and answered every question I had. Thank you!
    — E
    09 Aug 2022
  • The lawyer was available quickly, gave very helpful and professional advice and charged very fairly. I still intend to contact him again if the occasion arises.
    — Jakob
    20 Jan 2022
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    — Katie
    22 Dec 2021