question about rental apartment contracts

Important difference. Location you are renting space. Cohabitation (in English) means you are living together as a couple!

Be very careful to get a good agreement and mutual understanding. Sharing a space with a stranger is not always easy and can turn very unpleasant. Even friends can be very different when you see them every day.

Good luck.

Pay a notaire/notaris to draw up the contract and don't forget that it won't be worth the paper it is printed on unless it is one of the official languages (not English).

(a contract can actually be in any language you want in Belgian law, but it can only be enforced on the official language of the court, so if there's a problem, you have to get a certified legal translation into the court language before you can start)

"you have to get a certified legal translation into the court language before you can start" ...... and that is the point at which you discover that your "contract" doesn't mean what you thought it meant - and that, perhaps, you should have registered it and you didn't.

It's interesting to learn about the flexibility of contract language in Belgian law, with enforcement tied to the official court language. Clear communication and legal translation are crucial for effective resolution.sso

For renting out a spare bedroom, "co-habitation" is the correct term to use in the contract, as it refers to sharing a living space. "Co-location" typically refers to shared office spaces. Good luck with your rental.

Realizing the necessity of a certified legal translation and proper registration of contracts can be a critical lesson. It underscores the importance of thorough legal understanding and adherence to procedural requirements to avoid misunderstandings and legal complications.Happy Anniversary Wishes