Renting a home in Syria: the contract, advances and electricity

Before you rent, ask about these and write them into the contract.

A written contract

A lease stating the term, the rent, how it is paid, the deposit and the furniture included, signed by both sides, and registered where that is required.

Advances and deposit

Many landlords ask for several months in advance (one, three, six or twelve) and a deposit returned when you leave. Write it into the contract and keep the receipts.

Electricity

Ask about the area's hours of power, the ampere subscription and its cost, solar panels and batteries if any, and the official meter.

Water and services

The water tank and its pump, internet and landline, heating, and the elevator in tall buildings.

Furnished homes

Photograph the home and its contents at handover, and list the furniture and appliances in the contract.

General information, not legal advice. Procedures and fees change: check them with the authority concerned or a lawyer.