Contract and guarantees
- Written lease with a certain date and an inventory of fixtures; failing this, the tenant may prove the lease by any means (Arts. 3 and 4).
- Security deposit capped at one month's rent, refunded within one month of the return of the keys (Arts. 6 and 7).
Rent and termination
- Rent review under Law 07-03: no more than once every three years, 8% for residential use and 10% for professional use.
- The landlord may terminate the lease to repossess the premises for personal or family occupation, or for demolition or reconstruction, subject to notice (Art. 45 et seq.).
- Non-payment: formal notice and termination proceedings before the court (Art. 42).
Key articles
Art. 3
« The lease contract must be drawn up in writing and must state the identity of the parties, the description of the premises, the amount of the rent and the terms of payment, as well as the term of the lease. »
A lawyer's points to watch
- Have a detailed, photographed check-in inventory signed: the return of the deposit depends on it.
- Eviction always requires a court judgment; a landlord who takes matters into his own hands incurs liability.
The English text on this page, including the quoted articles, is an unofficial translation. Information sheet prepared by Maître Lahfaia Law Firm, Rabat. It does not constitute legal advice. Only the text published in the Official Bulletin of the Kingdom of Morocco is authoritative; the articles cited may have been amended since this sheet was written.