If you are a not an Italian speaker and you are about to sign an Italian contract we offer this advice.
You should get the contract translated into your own language or into a language you can fully understand. Prevention is better than cure.
We strongly recommend you to contact your lawyer BEFORE signing any contract and BEFORE making any payment. This is the only way to fully understand the consequences of the contractual relationship you are about to enter and to protect your interests through the inclusion of other conditional clauses.
Regarding rental contracts, for example, it is strongly recommended to register the lease (NB the registration is necessary only for rentals up to 30 days). Under the Italian Law system a non-registered contract is invalid, it doesn’t exist.
Registration of the lease is not only an obligation established by law, it is also a guarantee for those who rent an apartment. In case of non registration, the tenant can’t establish the residency in the apartment, the landlord cannot sue the tenant who refuses to pay the monthly price and the tenant can sue the landlord to get the amount back (but this is not an easy procedure). There are also serious fiscal consequences for the landlord and tenant in case of non-registration. It’s also recommended to make payments by bank transfer and not in cash.
#RomeExpats Team
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Moving to a new country can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also bring some challenges and difficulties. When you move you may face different customs, languages, values, and expectations that can make you feel confused, frustrated, or isolated. You may also miss your family, friends, and familiar surroundings that you left […]
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If you love art and culture, and you live, study, or work in Rome or its metropolitan area, you may want to get the MIC card. The MIC card is a special card that gives you free or reduced access to the museums and some archaeological and historical sites of the city for one year. […]
If you are living in Italy and you do not have access to the public health system through employment, pension, or other means, you may still be able to register voluntarily to the Regional Health Service (Sistemi Sanitari Regionali, SSR) and benefit from its services and coverage. However, this option is not available for everyone […]
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Italy is one of the most dog-friendly destinations in Europe, with many places that welcome dogs and offer them a great quality of life. However, there are also some rules and regulations that you need to be aware of if you want to travel or move to Italy with your dog. In this article, we […]
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Italy attracts many foreigners and expats who want to live, work, or study here. However, one of the challenges that they may face is opening a bank account in Italy. Banking in Italy can be complicated, especially for nonresidents who may not have an Italian address or a residence permit. Moreover, different banks may have […]
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