The transitional lease (contratto transitorio), explained simply
It is the most common contract for stays of 1 to 18 months in Italy. Here is what it is and why it protects you.
What is a transitional lease (contratto transitorio) in Italy?
It is a lease for a temporary need such as work, an internship or study, lasting 1 to 18 months under law 431/1998, art. 5. The reason is written in the contract, which must be registered with the Agenzia delle Entrate; the registration is valid for residence and permits.
What it is
The transitional lease is provided for by Italian law no. 431/1998 (art. 5). It is used when the tenant, or the landlord, has a temporary need: a work assignment, an internship, a course of study, a medical treatment. It lasts from 1 to 18 months and the reason must be written in the contract and, when requested, documented.
Transitional or student lease?
Transitional lease
University student lease
Duration
1–18 months
6–36 months
Who
Anyone with a temporary need
Students enrolled outside their home town
Typical use
Work, internships, Erasmus
Degree courses
Registration
Every lease longer than 30 days must be registered with the Agenzia delle Entrate. Registration is the landlord's responsibility and gives you a document valid for residence, permits of stay and visa renewals. Ask for a copy of the registration receipt.
Deposit and costs
The law allows a deposit of up to three months' rent. In our apartments we don't ask for the usual three-month deposit and bills are included in the monthly price, so the only number to compare is the total.
Documents to prepare
ID document and Italian tax code (codice fiscale)
Work contract, internship letter or university enrolment
Arrival and departure dates
This guide is general information, not legal advice. For specific cases, ask a CAF or a tenants' association.
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