Frequently asked
questions
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from both landlords and tenants
Why is it preferable renting out individual rooms rather than leasing the entire apartment?
Why is it preferable to rent my flat for rooms?
Barcelona has a great demand for rooms, which is mainly made of young students or workers who are looking for a medium-term lease.
According to the conventional rental contract, regulated by the Law of Urban Leases (LAU), a single lease contract is established between lessor and lessee.
However, If the apartment is to be occupied by more than one tenant, who is not figuring in the original contract, It is an extended practice that the first tenant illegally sublets the house, since this situation is not normally contemplated by the contract. This scenario causes a risk for both the new tenant and the landlord, since the first one does not hold a contract.
At Rooms4u, We undertake all the necessary administrative procedures to ensure full protection with a legal base for both tenants and landlords.
On one hand, We provide the tenant with a legal mid-term lease contract tied to the room rented.
On the other hand, We provide with legal base and safety to the landlord as the new tenants are identified, subject to a contract and managed by our professionals.
Should I take care of any maintenance, renovation or decoration costs of my apartment?
No. The Rooms4u team manage the entire process. From the design and renovation of your property to the decoration and to the last detail.
In addition, any maintenance that may arise as a consequence of breakdowns or repairs will be covered and dealt with by Rooms4u at no cost to the owner
What kind of contract and conditions will I have as owner with Rooms4u?
A rental agreement between the owner and Rooms4u will be established (Monthly rent plus VAT).
Besides, you will have the advantage of receiving a fixed rent, insured against the tenant’s default risk, punctual payments and the peace of mind of a fully managed property service.
Also, We take care of any maintenance or repairs that may incur so that your property is always in mint condition.
How is well-being controlled with the neighborhood?
We incorporate a noise detector on each flat to ensure order. In case of a problem, we take care of solving it.
Who is paying for the receipts and expenses of the apartment derived from the tenant’s activity?
Rooms4u deals with the common expenses derived from the common living expenses related with home supplies such as electricity, wáter and gas or internet.
How long does the average tenant stay?
The minimum stay is set by contract at 2 months. Nevertheless, the average tenant stayed 9 months due to higher obligations such as coursing a Master’s degree or working within the area.
What type of contract does Rooms4u establish with each tenant?
A Seasonal contract between 2 and 11 months within the civil code (not LAU). This kind of contract allow us to solve problems in a faster and more efficient way in the case of having any breach of the contract or default coming from the tenants.
What happens if a tenant stops paying rent?
At Rooms4u, We guarantee your fixed rent revenue no matter the actual tenant’s default risk.
