high
Agency fee may be wrongly charged to the tenant
The contract appears to place an agency-related cost on the tenant.
SignerShield Contract Review
Rental Contract Risk Report
Sample report · Madrid, Spain Preliminary contract review
Overall riskmedium
mediumContract TypeTemporary lease / unclear
Monthly Rent€1,250
Deposit€1,250
Additional Guarantee€2,500
Duration11 months
Main concernAgency fee and early termination clause should be clarified before signing.
5 issues identified · 1 high priority · 3 medium priority · 1 positive
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Key alerts
The issues worth checking first.
medium
Additional guarantee detected
The contract requests an additional guarantee equal to two months of rent.
medium
Early termination penalty included
Leaving before the agreed date may trigger an additional payment.
medium
Empadronamiento not mentioned
The agreement does not confirm whether registration at the address is permitted.
positive
Monthly rent clearly stated
The contract clearly states a monthly rent of €1,250.
Detailed review
Contract analysis
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1. Executive Summary+
This sample lease contains several points that a foreign tenant should clarify before signing. The monthly rent and deposit are clearly stated, but the contract includes an additional guarantee, a possible agency fee and an early termination penalty. The contract also does not clearly mention empadronamiento or proof of landlord ownership.
2. Key Contract Terms+
TenantNot specified in sample● missing
LandlordNot specified in sample● missing
Property addressMadrid, Spain
Monthly rent€1,250
Deposit / fianza€1,250
Additional guarantee€2,500
Agency feesMentioned but unclear● unclear
Duration11 months
Contract typeTemporary lease / unclear● unclear
Start dateNot specified in sample● missing
3. Financial Risks+
Agency fee
highThe tenant may be asked to pay an agency fee. This should be clarified before signing.
Additional guarantee
mediumThe contract includes an additional guarantee equal to two months of rent.
Early termination
mediumThe early termination penalty should be reviewed carefully.
Deposit return
mediumThe deposit return process is not clearly explained.
4. Legal and Practical Red Flags+
Agency fee
high- Issue
- Agency fee may be charged to the tenant.
- Why it matters
- In many Spanish residential rentals, agency fees should normally be paid by the landlord.
- What to ask
- “Please confirm whether the tenant is required to pay any agency or contract formalization fees.”
Temporary lease classification
medium- Issue
- The lease is described as temporary and lasts 11 months.
- Why it matters
- Some temporary contracts may offer less protection than long-term residential leases.
- What to ask
- “Please confirm whether this is intended as the tenant's main residence or as a genuine temporary lease.”
Empadronamiento
medium- Issue
- Empadronamiento is not mentioned.
- Why it matters
- Foreign tenants often need empadronamiento for administrative, immigration, healthcare or banking purposes.
- What to ask
- “Can I register empadronamiento at this property?”
5. Foreigner-Specific Issues+
EmpadronamientoNot mentioned● missing
NIE / passport requirementsNot found● missing
Proof of landlord ownershipNot found● missing
Payment methodUnclear● unclear
InventoryNot attached● missing
Contract languageSpanish legal wording may require clarification● unclear
6. Questions to Ask Before Signing+
Use these questions before you agree to the contract.
- Can I register empadronamiento at this property?
- Who is the legal owner of the property?
- Can you provide proof of ownership or authorization to rent?
- Am I required to pay any agency fees?
- When and how will the deposit be returned?
- What happens if I leave before the end of the lease?
- Which repairs are paid by the tenant?
- Are utilities included or paid separately?
- Is there an inventory of furniture and appliances?
- Is this a temporary lease or my main residence contract?
7. Suggested Email to Landlord / Agency+
Suggested message to landlord / agency
Dear [Landlord / Agency], Before signing the rental contract, I would like to clarify a few points: 1. Can you confirm whether I can register empadronamiento at the property? 2. Can you confirm whether any agency or contract formalization fees must be paid by the tenant? 3. Can you provide proof of ownership or authorization to rent the property? 4. Can you clarify the deposit return process? 5. Can you explain the early termination clause and any possible penalty? Thank you very much. Best regards, [Name]
8. Final Note / Disclaimer+
Important
This report is a preliminary informational review. It is not legal advice and does not replace review by a qualified lawyer. If the contract includes high-risk clauses or unclear financial obligations, the tenant should seek professional legal advice before signing.
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