Cezara
Lawyer · Bucharest, Romania
- 159 cases handled
- 20+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Romanian
- Law, University of Bucharest - Faculty of Law
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4.88(5 reviews)
Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Romania
Lawyers who review or draft a rental contract (contract de închiriere) in Romania for tenants and landlords — homes and business premises — before it is signed, and who explain what registering it with the tax authority changes.
About Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting in Romania
A rental contract in Romania — also called a lease or tenancy agreement, in Romanian contract de închiriere (often typed contract de inchiriere) — sets the rent, the deposit, the length of the stay and who pays and repairs what. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Property Lease Review & Drafting”. This page is about lease and rental contract review and drafting in Romania: a lawyer reads a contract before a tenant signs it, or drafts one for an owner who lets a flat, a house or business premises. It is used by foreigners renting a home when they arrive, by owners abroad letting their property and by companies taking an office or a shop.
What a Romanian rental contract usually covers
- The parties and their identity documents, the property and its land book entry, and whether the person signing is the owner or has the owner's permission.
- The rent, the currency it is paid in and how it can change; the deposit (garanție) and when it comes back.
- Utilities and the monthly charges of the owners' association (întreținere) — who pays which.
- Repairs, the inventory and the handover report (proces-verbal de predare-primire).
- The term, renewal, notice and early termination by either side.
Registration and enforcement
A landlord who is a private individual registers the contract with ANAF, the tax authority, and declares the rental income. Registration matters beyond tax: under the Civil Code a lease registered with ANAF or signed before a notary can be enforced for unpaid rent and charges without a full lawsuit, and at the end of a fixed term for the tenant's departure. Commercial leases and holiday lets follow partly different rules. The registration formalities have changed more than once; a lawyer confirms the current ones.
What a lawyer does
The lawyer checks the land book and the landlord's right to let, reads the contract in Romanian and English, points out unbalanced clauses (penalties, a deposit that never comes back, early termination for one side only), drafts a bilingual version and explains the choice between registration and a notarial form. Disputes during the tenancy are covered on landlord and tenant disputes, ending one through the courts on tenant and squatter eviction, and other agreements on contract review and advice.
Questions and answers
Does the contract have to be in Romanian?
Bilingual contracts are common. The Romanian text is the one the tax authority, a notary and a court read, so both versions are checked to say the same thing.
Who registers the contract?
Registration is the landlord's duty; a tenant can ask for proof of it. A registered contract also makes the tenancy and its terms easier to prove.
Is a free model contract from the internet enough?
Models cover the basics but not the specific flat, the owner's situation or what the parties agreed, which is where most later disputes start.
Can an owner abroad let a flat in Romania?
Yes, personally or through a representative under a power of attorney; the rental income is taxed in Romania and may also have to be reported in the country of residence.
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What our clients say about our service in Romania
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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.
— JW06 May 2026Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
She has been amazing! She helped us enormously with the paperwork for our move to Spain and with the contract for the property we rent. Her English is perfect and her fees are very reasonable. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing legal help around Murcia.
— Karen30 Jan 2026Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
This is a great company. Alongside referring attorneys, it publishes lots of excellent legal articles online. I was paired with a wonderful attorney, and I would rate her far above the maximum if I could. She is friendly and knowledgeable, and she answers emails and texts without delay. Her English is excellent, and she obviously has a superb grasp of rental law, the subject of my enquiry. Her rates are also very reasonable. I highly recommend her services; my experience with the service and with the attorney it referred me to was fantastic.
— Denise21 Nov 2025Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
Outstanding service and a very responsive lawyer.
— Emmanouil01 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.
— John22 Sep 2025Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
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.
— Alaa01 Jul 2025 -
The lawyer came recommended and went above and beyond to resolve our issue. I will gladly use her services again.
— A.03 Jul 2024Lease & Rental Contract Review and Drafting -
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!
— Joe30 Jan 2024 -
Responsive, understanding, good value for money, able to explain things and offer suitable solutions, approachable and professional: excellent on every count.
— Trinidad16 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!
— E09 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.
— Jakob20 Jan 2022 -
My experience with this service has been great! The lawyer resolved my legal questions quickly and efficiently and gave me constant updates in clear English. It was a fantastic service, and I cannot recommend him enough. I will be recommending him to all my friends!
— Katie22 Dec 2021