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The Ísland.is App

Rental property

  • It is very important to accurately register the property being rented. Otherwise, the parties may acquire rights to a larger rental unit than intended.

    The following must be stated, along with a clear description of the rented property:

  • the property registration number

  • the floor area (in square meters)

  • the number of rooms

    It is necessary to specify whether the lease concerns a room or an entire apartment.
    Any special groups of tenants must be stated, i.e. whether the housing is intended for specific groups such as elderly or students.

Rental period

  • Lease agreements may be for a fixed term or for an indefinite term

  • Fixed-term agreements expire at the end of the agreed period without the need for formal notice, unless otherwise agreed

  • An indefinite-term agreement may only be terminated by stating the reasons for termination (applies to agreements entered into on or after 1 September 2024)