Best Rental Contract Template Rules in Estonia (2025)

A strong rental contract is the best protection for landlords in Estonia. Most rental disputes happen because the initial agreement was incomplete or unclear. This guide shows what your 2025 rental contract must include to protect your property, rights and income — using insights from RNB.ee.

1. Clearly define the parties

Your contract must list full details:

• landlord full name + personal code
• tenant full name + personal code
• address of residence
• contact information

2. Full property description

• exact address
• Land Registry number
• area (m²)
• included rooms, balcony, storage unit, parking space

3. Rent amount & payment rules

Define clearly:

• monthly rent amount
• payment due date
• late payment interest
• bank account details

4. Deposit (maximum allowed)

By Estonian law:

• deposit = max 3 × monthly rent

Also specify:

• where the deposit is stored
• conditions for returning it
• what happens in case of damage

5. Utility payments

Clearly list who pays what:

• heating
• water
• electricity
• internet
• apartment association fees

6. Apartment condition report

Attach:

• photos
• meter readings
• list of appliances

7. Rules & house regulations

• pets allowed?
• smoking allowed?
• subletting?
• guest rules

8. Repairs & maintenance responsibilities

Specify:

• landlord handles major repairs
• tenant handles minor costs (bulbs, cleaning)

9. Contract duration & termination conditions

Must include:

• fixed-term or unlimited contract
• notice period
• termination rules

10. What must be attached to the contract

• condition report
• key handover act
• appliance list
• building rules

11. Digital signatures (Estonia advantage)

In 2025, 90% of rental contracts in Estonia can be signed digitally:

• ID-card
• Mobile-ID
• Smart-ID

12. Increase the rent legally

Rent can be increased only:

• with written notice
• according to contract rules

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