Real Estate Rental

1 – Definition of Real Estate Rental

Rental is a legal contract (the lease) by which one party, the owner (or landlord), grants another party, the tenant, the right to use and enjoy a real estate property (housing, commercial space, etc.) for a fixed period in exchange for the payment of rent.

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2 – Parties Involved

• The Landlord (Owner): The main client of the agency. They authorize the agency to find a tenant, manage the property, and/or collect rent.
• The Tenant: The individual or legal entity that occupies the property in exchange for paying rent.
• The Real Estate Agency: A professional intermediary acting on behalf of the landlord (management mandate) or, less commonly, for both parties (search mandate). Its role is to facilitate and secure the rental process.

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3 – The Key Role of SCINjeko Real Estate Agency

SCINjeko does more than simply “connect people.” It provides expertise and services that secure and streamline the rental process:

For the Property Owner (Management Mandate):

1. Property Evaluation: Estimating the rental price and charges based on market conditions.
2. Marketing & Viewings: Publishing listings and organizing property visits.
3. Candidate Screening: Reviewing applications (checking guarantees, income, and rental file completeness).
4. Lease Drafting: Preparing a legally compliant rental contract.
5. Move-In/Move-Out Inspection: Conducting entry and exit inventory reports.
6. Rent Collection: Receiving and transferring payments to the owner.
7. Incident Management & Tenant Relations: Handling repairs, issues, and communication with the tenant.

For the Tenant:

1. Access to Listings: Presenting properties that match their search criteria.
2. Support: Assisting with the preparation of the rental application.
3. Single Point of Contact: One professional interlocutor for all rental-related procedures.

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5 – Key Elements of the Rental Contract (Lease)

SCINjeko ensures that the lease includes all essential clauses, such as:

• Intended use of the property (main residential use, etc.).
• Identification of the parties (landlord and tenant).
• Detailed description of the rented property.
• Lease duration (typically 3 years for an unfurnished property, 1 year for furnished).
• Amount of rent, charges, and revision terms.
• Security deposit.