1–2 months rent
Max Deposit
90 days written notice
Landlord Notice
60 days written notice
Tenant Notice
Tribunal de Comarca
Dispute Body
Generate a rental agreement compliant with Civil Code (Código Civil, inherited from Portuguese law). Pre-configured with São Tomé and Príncipe tenancy law requirements.
Tenancy agreements in São Tomé and Príncipe are governed by Civil Code (Código Civil, inherited from Portuguese law). The maximum security deposit is 1–2 months rent. Landlord notice period: 90 days written notice. Tenant notice period: 60 days written notice. Disputes are resolved through the Tribunal de Comarca.
Tenant protection: Court order required for eviction; tenant rights per civil code. Rent increases: No statutory cap; contractual terms govern. Stamp duty: Minimal — registration at notary.
Disclaimer: This is a template. Tenancy laws vary and change. Consult a qualified property lawyer in São Tomé and Príncipe before signing any lease agreement.