What are the rules for renting a parking space (garage, box...)?

Verified 03 May 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

The rules for renting a parking space (box, garage or parking space) are different depending on whether it is linked to a residential lease or whether it is a separate rental.

Rental linked to a residential lease

When the parking space is to be rented in addition to a dwelling, it is not necessary to provide for a specific lease.

The parking space must be mentioned in the residential lease as an annex (or accessory) to the dwelling.

The rental of the parking space must comply with the rules of the residential lease (for example, the duration and end of the lease, the revision of the rent, the sub-rental).

This is valid whether the dwelling is rented empty or furnished.

In the event of a dispute, it is the judge who decides whether or not there is a link between the lease of the dwelling and the rental of the parking space.

The competent judge shall be the protection litigation judge the court on which the parking space depends.

Separate lease

When the parking space is to be rented independently of the tenant's accommodation, the rules of the rental (for example, the amount of rent, the duration of the rental...) can be freely negotiated.

To avoid conflicts, it is recommended to sign a written contract, but a verbal lease is possible.

The written contract shall specify in particular the following:

  • Rent amount and date of payment
  • Rent Review Rules
  • Lease Duration
  • Modes of termination of the lease (mail, notice period...)

In the event of a dispute, it is the judge who decides whether or not there is a link between the lease of the dwelling and the rental of the parking space.

The competent judge shall be the protection litigation judge the court on which the parking space depends.

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