How to Rent in Luxembourg in 2025: Documents, Registration, Notice Period

Quick answer

To rent in Luxembourg in 2025 you need a complete dossier before viewings, you must register your address at your commune after move in, and you should plan for a standard three month notice period unless the contract sets a longer period. Use the checklist and timeline below to avoid delays.

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Market reality

Luxembourg has very low vacancy and fast turnover. Listings can receive 15 to 20 applications and good homes may go in 24 to 48 hours. Average rents are around €1,647 per month countrywide. Central one bedroom homes are often €1,800 to €2,200. Employers and landlords usually look for income of at least 2.5 times the rent and a CDI helps. Expect a search time of four to eight weeks in the city, longer for family homes. Check Luxembourg City rent benchmarks to match your budget to areas.

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Required documents

Before signing, review the rental deposit rules in Luxembourg

Essentials

• Valid passport or national ID
• Last three to six payslips
• Employment contract, a CDI is strongest
• Employer certificate confirming role and salary
• Bank statements for the last two to three months
• Previous landlord reference if available
• Social security certificate
• IBAN for payments
• Home insurance certificate for tenant liability

Strong additions

• One page cover letter that presents you clearly
• Character references from employers or professional contacts
• Proof of job seniority
• Recent tax returns
• Guarantor information if applicable

Pro tip: combine all documents into one PDF for fast email replies. Keep a printed binder for in person viewings.

If you arrive without a CDI

Some landlords may ask for several months of rent upfront. Consider short term furnished housing or corporate housing while you build local history.

Lease fundamentals in 2025

• Written lease is mandatory and must list parties, term, property details, rent, charges, furniture surcharge if any, security deposit, and reference to the Rent Committee.
• Lease terms vary. Small flats often use one to two year terms with tacit renewal. Family homes are often three years. Open ended leases exist with proper notice to end.
• Rent indexation is usually every two years and limited.
• Deposit cap is two months of base rent. If a deposit is required, a check in inventory is mandatory.
• Agency fees are split 50 to 50 between landlord and tenant.

Check in inventory

Record walls, floors, ceilings, doors and windows, kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures and seals, electrical points and lights, heating, and meter readings. For furnished homes list every item with condition notes. Take date stamped photos or video. Both parties sign two copies and keep one.

Register your address

Deadlines

• EU citizens, within 8 days of arrival or change of address
• Non EU citizens, within 3 days of arrival or change of address

Where

Population Office of your commune. Use the commune website or guichet.public.lu to find details.

Bring

• ID or passport
• Lease or other proof of accommodation
• For EU citizens, registration or permanent residence certificate if relevant
• For non EU citizens, residence permit or visa documents
• Family documents if applicable

Process and output

Complete the declaration of arrival, submit documents, and receive a residence certificate. You need this for banking, employment files, social security, and other admin.

Notice period and how to give notice

• Standard tenant notice for open ended leases is three months, unless your contract sets longer.
• The clock starts when the landlord receives your letter.
• Use registered mail with receipt, or hand deliver with signature, or a bailiff deed. Email is not valid.
• Your letter should include your name and address, the landlord details, the rented address, the move out date that respects notice, and your signature and date.

Move out and handover

Two to four weeks before move out

• Deep clean the home, including walls, appliances, bathrooms, and windows
• Repair tenant caused damage that is beyond normal wear
• Remove all personal belongings and leave the home broom clean

Check out inventory

• Be present for inspection
• Compare against the check in inventory and photos
• Document final meter readings with photos
• Hand over every key, remote, and access card
• Give a forwarding address

Deposit return timeline

• 50 percent within one month of key return and the check out inventory
• Remaining 50 percent within one month of the final annual utility charges statement
• For bank guarantees, return the original guarantee certificate or obtain a signed waiver from the landlord
• If late without reason, send a formal demand letter and seek help from consumer bodies

Utilities and internet setup

Order of operations

1. Electricity and gas. Compare providers on ILR, apply 2 to 3 weeks before move in, provide lease, move in date, meter number, and ID. Processing is usually 5 to 10 business days.
2. Water. Contact your commune water department after move in, submit meter transfer and readings.
3. Internet and phone. Check building eligibility, then apply with POST, Tango, Orange, or Eltrona. Fiber often needs a technician visit. Plan one to two weeks.

For neighbourhood price context, read rent prices by area

Typical costs

Activation around €49, installation from €0 to €99, monthly €45 to €75 depending on speed.

Common pitfalls to avoid

• Submitting incomplete applications or starting viewings without a ready dossier
• Signing a lease without reading and documenting promised fixes in writing
• Skipping a detailed check in inventory
• Missing registration deadlines
• Giving notice by email
• Not keeping written records of repairs and payments
• Altering the property without permission
• Confusing normal wear with tenant damage
• Leaving cleaning and repairs to the last day
• Paying or sending money before viewing and verifying the landlord or agent

Step by step timeline

1. Prepare documents and budget
2. Book viewings and respond to listings on the same day
3. Choose deposit method and sign the lease
4. Do the check in inventory and record meters
5. Register your address at the commune
6. Set up utilities and internet
7. Move in and keep all documents together

FAQs

Do I need to register my address in Luxembourg

Yes. Registration is legally required. EU citizens register within 8 days, non EU citizens within 3 days, at the commune Population Office.

What is the standard notice period and are there exceptions

Minimum three months for open ended leases unless the contract sets longer. Early exit from fixed term leases needs a contract clause, mutual agreement, or legal cause.

Is renter insurance mandatory

It is not legally mandatory, but most landlords require tenant liability insurance. Cost is often €150 to €300 per year.

Can I sublet my apartment

Only with written permission from the landlord. You remain responsible to the landlord and the sublease rent cannot exceed your rent.

What if the landlord delays necessary repairs

Report in writing, follow up, send a formal demand if needed, and seek mediation or legal help. Keep paying rent unless a lawyer instructs otherwise.

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