Renting a home in Russia: checklist

Before renting

• 1. Check the landlord’s identity and ownershipSee the landlord’s passport and real estate register extract; sign the agreement with the actual owner or a person with a notarized power of attorney.
• 2. Discuss migration registration in advanceMake sure the landlord agrees to complete the registration; if they do not, you can submit the notification yourself using the rental agreement.
• 3. Make the agreement in writingHave the rent, payment date, deposit, bills, people living with you, term and early termination conditions written down.
• 4. Prepare a handover reportList and photograph the furniture and damage, and have both parties sign the report.
• 5. Document paymentsPay the rent through a bank or obtain a written receipt for each payment.
• 6. Complete migration registration within 7 business daysComplete the registration and keep the detachable section of the notification form.
• 7. Register again at the new addressRegister at the new address when moving; once the new registration is completed, the old registration is automatically cancelled.