Renting out your property in Morocco: lease, deposit and Law 67-12

A written lease is mandatory

The lease must be in writing with a certified date. It states the parties, a description of the home, the rent, the charges, the duration and the revision terms. An inventory is made on moving in and moving out.

The security deposit

The deposit cannot exceed two months' rent. It is returned at the end of the lease, minus any justified amounts owed (repairs, unpaid rent).

Rent increases

Unless the contract provides otherwise, the rent of a home can only be revised every three years, by at most 8% for housing (10% for professional premises), under Law 07-03.

Each party's obligations

• The landlord hands over a home in good condition, carries out major repairs and guarantees peaceful enjoyment.
• The tenant pays the rent on time, looks after the home and carries out minor repairs.

Unpaid rent

A landlord cannot evict a tenant on their own: the procedure goes through a formal notice and then the court. That is why choosing your tenant carefully matters (proof of income, guarantor).

Tax

Rent received is property income to be declared every year. Check with the tax authority (DGI) or an accountant which regime applies to you.

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