What Kind of Contract Do You Need to Rent Legally in Valencia?

About to rent out your flat but unsure which contract to use?

Spoiler: not all contracts are valid for every situation.
And yes—using the wrong one can leave you outside the law or cost you rights as a property owner.

Let’s break it all down calmly and clearly.

Types of contracts depending on the rental model:

1. Long-Term Residential Lease (Primary Residence)

• Minimum duration: 5 years (if you’re an individual owner)

• Automatically renewed if the tenant wishes to stay

• Ideal for stable, long-term rentals

Best if you're looking for consistent income, low turnover, and long-term peace of mind.

2. Seasonal Contract

• Duration: 1 to 11 months

• Requires a specific reason (studies, temporary work, relocation, etc.)

• Not valid for tourist rentals

Great for students, digital nomads, and professionals on assignment

Don’t disguise a permanent rental with a seasonal contract—it could backfire legally.

3. Tourist Rental Contract

• Duration: days or weeks

• Only valid if you have a tourist rental license

• Subject to strict local regulations (especially in Valencia)

Ideal if you have the license, the right type of flat, and a solid management system—or work with an agency that does it for you.

What should a well-drafted rental contract include?

• Contract duration

• Full ID details of both parties

• Exact description of the flat and inventory

• Rent amount, payment method, and due dates

• Clauses on maintenance, visits, early termination

• Penalties for missed payments or damages

• Signatures, with a copy for each party

We include all of this in our customized, legally updated contracts—adapted to the type of rental you choose.

What You Should NEVER Do

• Download a generic contract online without reviewing it

• Use the same contract for every type of rental

• Sign before verifying the tenant’s documentation

• Skip key clauses “to avoid sounding too demanding”

Not sure what kind of contract you need?

Message us. We’ll listen, advise you, and if you choose to work with us, we’ll prepare everything for you—no fine print, no surprises.