Guides: renting in Israel
Practical guides for tenants and landlords. The texts are based on reference material (Kol Zchut, gov.il); laws and thresholds change, so each guide ends with links and the date it was updated.
For tenantsHow to Rent an Apartment in Israel Without a BrokerRenting without intermediaries in Israel: where to look, how to check the owner (Tabu extract), what to inspect, the written contract, deposit, utilities and a handover protocol.For both sidesApartment lease in Israel: key clauses and what both sides should check before signingWhat an Israeli apartment lease should contain: parties, term, guarantees, CPI linkage, early exit, repairs and red flags. General information plus a free template.For both sidesSecurity for a rental in Israel: how much a landlord may ask for and how it is returnedHow much deposit a landlord may ask for in Israel under section 25י, forms of security (promissory note, bank guarantee, guarantors), the 60-day return rule and dispute steps.For both sidesArnona, vaad bayit and utility bills in a rental: who pays whatWho pays arnona in a rental, how vaad bayit works, which bills the tenant bears and what cannot be shifted onto a tenant by law. General information.For landlordsHow to rent out your apartment yourself in Israel without a broker: an owner's checklistStep by step: preparing the flat and photos, writing the ad, pricing from real listings, choosing a candidate, the lease, security deposit, handover report, insurance and taxes in general terms.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws, thresholds and rates change — before an important decision check the primary source on gov.il, and for your own case talk to a lawyer or an accountant.