Documents required to rent.
 

Hi, am I right in thinking that the only documents I need to rent a property is my passport? :blink:

Also when renting, do the utility bills get sent to you through the post as they do in the UK?

Thanks

Re: Documents required to rent.
 

You don't actually need any documents!

With utility bills, there are two answers;

1. If the contract is changed to your name, then you declare where you want bills sent (the property, a PO box or electronically)
2. If the contract is left in the owners name, then the bills are (generally) sent to them. Debits will come from your account.

Re: Documents required to rent.
 

I seriously doubt whether you could enter into a proper legal rental contract without presenting at least your passport and proof of a bank account.
If you talking about a deal done on just a hand shake a different matter.

Re: Documents required to rent.
 

In the past, we have rented a property to someone who, for various GOOD reasons, didn't have any documents. WE gave them a legal contract and everyone was happy.

But you are correct, generally speaking, foreigners should have at least an NIE (but better to have a residencia), a bank account and proof of income. Some landlords do accept just a passport but I (as a landlord) would rather they proved that they are legally living in Spain.

Re: Documents required to rent.
 

Thanks very much for the information. The reasons I asked the original question to be able to rent somewhere is:

I have a non residents bank account but I understand that I can't get a residents bank account until I have an address.

I have an NIE but again I won't be able to get a residents certificate until I have an address.

If I can rent somewhere legally with just my Passport then I will have the opportunity to get all the other documents required.

Or have I got it wrong?

Re: Documents required to rent.
 

That will be absolutely fine.