The legal starting point
An inventory records the condition of the property and helps compare entry and exit. A detailed, dated report prepared with both parties is more useful than a general formula. Photographs supplement it without resolving every dispute. Check regional requirements and the consequences of a missing report.
Documents to gather
The lease and amendments, signature and starting dates, inventory, dated photographs and correspondence. Identify the property’s region.
Your next step
Write a short timeline and state the outcome you seek. Request a written explanation if an amount or decision seems wrong. Before signing, acknowledging a debt or allowing a deadline to pass, check the consequences for your circumstances. An amicable step does not automatically suspend a statutory deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is a guide enough to decide?
It helps prepare your next step. Dates, documents and specific rules can change the answer. Consult the sources below and have decisive issues assessed.
Sources and useful texts
Sources consulted on 27 September 2026
General information about Belgian law. Region, date of events and your circumstances can change the applicable rule.
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