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Housing in Brussels

Find an apartment in Brussels, understand Belgian lease contracts, rental guarantees, and commune-specific deposit rules.

3 guidesAll verified 2026

Housing

Lease Registration in Brussels (Enregistrement du Bail)

Your landlord must register your Brussels lease for free within 2 months. If they don't, you can leave without notice or penalty — here's how to check and act.

8 min·Jul 2026

Housing

The Rental Guarantee (Garantie Locative) in Brussels

Since 1 November 2024 the Brussels rental guarantee is capped at 2 months' rent, can't be paid in cash, and must sit in a blocked account in your name. Here's how.

8 min·Jul 2026

Housing

Renting an Apartment in Brussels: the Complete Process

How renting works in Brussels: where to search, what landlords ask for, the visit-to-keys flow, état des lieux, typical rents and who pays agency fees.

8 min·Jul 2026

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