A rental agreement in Greece must contain certain minimum information in order to be legally valid and correctly registered with the tax office.

Mandatory information in the Greek rental agreement

  • Details of the landlord and tenant
    (Name, address, tax ID)

  • Address and exact description of the property
    including floor, area, storage room, parking space, etc.

  • Rental period
    Fixed-term or indefinite.
    Important: Even with fixed-term contracts, a minimum rental period of 3 years applies as legal protection (mandatory law).

  • Amount of rent
    and information on annual adjustments (if agreed).

  • Additional costs / κοινόχρηστα
    Who pays what? (e.g. house fees, elevator, heating, maintenance)

  • Deposit
    Usually 1–2 months’ rent.

  • Condition of the apartment & inventory list
    If furnished: exact list.

  • Payment method
    Bank transfer is standard — a Greek bank account is often required.

  • Pets (if regulated)

Special feature in Greece

The rental agreement must be electronically registered with the TaxisNet tax office.

  • The landlord does this.

  • The tenant must then digitally confirm the registration within 30 days.
    Without confirmation, the contract is not considered active for tax purposes.

Recommendation

  • Always demand that the contract be in writing (not just a verbal agreement).

  • If you are unsure, it is advisable to involve a Greek lawyer.