# Renting an apartment in Georgia — the lease A well-drafted lease protects both sides — the landlord and the tenant. We draft leases in Georgian and English or Russian, check the flat and help in disputes — from unpaid rent to eviction. - Confidential - Georgian · English · Russian - Free first consultation - Courts of all instances If a rented flat is sold after it was handed to the tenant, the new owner takes over the lease (Civil Code, Article 572) — the tenant doesn't have to leave because of the sale. A lease can also be registered in the Public Registry, which makes it visible to buyers and creditors — especially useful for long or commercial leases. An individual renting out housing for living purposes, without claiming expenses, pays 5% on the rental income (Tax Code, Article 81). ## What the lease should say - The parties and exact details of the flat — with its cadastral code - Rent, currency, payment date and method - Term and renewal - Advance payment and deposit — when and on what terms it is returned - Utilities and minor repairs — who pays - Pets, subletting, registering at the address - Early termination and notice period - A condition report and photos at handover ## When registration is worth it Registration needs a written contract with certified signatures, or both parties signing at the registry. For long or commercial leases we recommend it — it makes your right visible to everyone. ## Our services - Drafting the lease - Bilingual lease — Georgian and English or Russian - Checking the flat in the Public Registry - Registering the lease - Claiming unpaid rent and damages - Evicting a tenant through the courts ## Questions & answers ### Does a lease need a notary? No. But to register the lease, signatures must be certified or both parties must sign at the registry. ### The flat was sold — do I have to move out? No. If the flat was already handed to you, the new owner takes over the lease. ### What tax does the landlord pay? An individual renting out housing for living purposes without claiming expenses pays 5% of the rent. ### Can the lease be in English or Russian? Yes. We usually prepare a bilingual text — Georgian plus English or Russian — for the registry and courts. ## Legal basis - [Civil Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/31702) - [Law on the Public Registry](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/20560) - [Tax Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/1043717) Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge. ## Related topics - [#Property](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) - [#For foreigners](https://mmlaw.ge/en/foreigners/) - - [Real estate lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) - - [Buying an apartment in Georgia: what to check](https://mmlaw.ge/en/blog/buying-an-apartment-checklist/) - - [Buying property · For foreigners](https://mmlaw.ge/en/foreigners/buying-property-in-georgia/) - - [Disputes with developers · For foreigners](https://mmlaw.ge/en/foreigners/disputes-with-developers/) - - [Land for foreigners · For foreigners](https://mmlaw.ge/en/foreigners/can-foreigners-buy-land-in-georgia/) - - [Living in a flat for a lump sum (girao)](https://mmlaw.ge/en/girao-apartment-lump-sum-georgia/) - - [Mortgage](https://mmlaw.ge/en/mortgage-georgia/) - - [Land registration](https://mmlaw.ge/en/land-registration-georgia/) Practice areas ## Other practice areas - [Criminal defense](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) — Defense at every stage — from investigation and arrest to trial and appeal. - [Drug offences](https://mmlaw.ge/en/drug-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in cases of buying, possessing, selling and importing drugs — and against fines and administrative detention. - [Cybercrime](https://mmlaw.ge/en/cybercrime-lawyer/) — Defense in cybercrime cases and help for victims of online fraud, hacked accounts and blackmail. - [Property crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/property-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in theft, robbery, fraud, extortion, embezzlement and misappropriation cases. - [Economic crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/economic-crime-lawyer/) — Defence against tax evasion, money laundering, customs and other economic charges. - [Corruption and official crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corruption-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in bribery, trading in influence and abuse of official power cases. - [Violent crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/violent-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in assault, bodily injury, threats and homicide cases — including self-defence. - [Juvenile justice](https://mmlaw.ge/en/juvenile-justice-lawyer/) — Specialised representation of minors, focused on their rights and future. - [Civil litigation](https://mmlaw.ge/en/civil-litigation-lawyer/) — Contract, property and damages disputes — negotiated or argued in court. - [Administrative law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/administrative-law-lawyer/) — Challenging decisions of public bodies, fines, permits and licences. - [Labor disputes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/employment-lawyer/) — Unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages and employment contracts — for employees and employers. - [Corporate law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) — Company formation, contracts, compliance and shareholder matters. - [Real estate](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) — Due diligence, purchase agreements, registration and property disputes. - [Family law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/family-lawyer/) — Divorce, custody, alimony and division of property — handled with discretion. - [Inheritance](https://mmlaw.ge/en/inheritance-lawyer/) — Accepting an inheritance, the certificate of inheritance, wills and disputes between heirs. - [Intellectual property](https://mmlaw.ge/en/intellectual-property-lawyer/) — Trademarks, copyright and protection of your creative and business assets. --- Source: https://mmlaw.ge/en/apartment-lease-georgia/ · MMLAW · +995 551 00 43 00 · info@mmlaw.ge