2 months rent (caução)
Max Deposit
90 days written notice for residential leases
Landlord Notice
60 days written notice
Tenant Notice
Tribunal Judicial de Distrito (District Court)
Dispute Body
Generate a rental agreement compliant with Lei do Inquilinato (Tenancy Law, Lei No. 13/2019). Pre-configured with Mozambique tenancy law requirements.
Tenancy agreements in Mozambique are governed by Lei do Inquilinato (Tenancy Law, Lei No. 13/2019). The maximum security deposit is 2 months rent (caução). Landlord notice period: 90 days written notice for residential leases. Tenant notice period: 60 days written notice. Disputes are resolved through the Tribunal Judicial de Distrito (District Court).
Tenant protection: Written lease required for >90 days; eviction requires judicial process; tenant has right of first refusal. Rent increases: Annual increase cannot exceed official inflation rate. Stamp duty: Yes — stamp duty (Imposto de Selo) on lease contracts.
Disclaimer: This is a template. Tenancy laws vary and change. Consult a qualified property lawyer in Mozambique before signing any lease agreement.