2 months rent (caution)
Max Deposit
3 months written notice for residential leases
Landlord Notice
3 months written notice
Tenant Notice
Tribunal de Première Instance
Dispute Body
Generate a rental agreement compliant with Code Civil. Pre-configured with Benin tenancy law requirements.
Tenancy agreements in Benin are governed by Code Civil & Loi No. 2018-12 portant régime juridique du bail à usage d'habitation. The maximum security deposit is 2 months rent (caution). Landlord notice period: 3 months written notice for residential leases. Tenant notice period: 3 months written notice. Disputes are resolved through the Tribunal de Première Instance.
Tenant protection: Eviction requires court order; tenant entitled to relocation period. Rent increases: Increases regulated; cannot exceed percentage set by decree. Stamp duty: Yes — registration required; enregistrement fee applies.
Disclaimer: This is a template. Tenancy laws vary and change. Consult a qualified property lawyer in Benin before signing any lease agreement.