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Short-Let or Long-Let in Malta? What the 2026 Rules Changed
Malta capped short-let bookings at 90 consecutive days from June 2026 - the line that now decides whether you answer to the MTA or the Housing Authority.
Landlord Guides
Tips and strategies for property owners who want to rent out their apartments directly. From creating listings and taking good photos to publishing on Letify and attracting reliable tenants.
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Express Renewal Agreement in Malta: How It Works
Since Act XX of 2024, Maltese leases can be renewed by a signed express renewal agreement - what it may change, the fee, the deadline and the tenant's new lock-in.
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Di Fermo in Malta, Explained: What the Lock-In Period Means
Di fermo is the lock-in at the start of every long Maltese lease - 6, 9 or 12 months with no right to give notice. What the term means and what breaking it costs.
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How Much Deposit Can a Landlord Ask for in Malta?
Cap. 604 sets no cap on the security deposit itself - only on advance rent. Here's the primary-source rule everyone mixes up, and what it means for both sides.
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How Many People Can Legally Live in a Rented Home in Malta?
Since September 2024, Malta caps occupancy at two residents per bedroom, up to ten - and the Housing Authority won't register a lease that breaches it.
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What Must a Rental Contract in Malta Contain?
Cap. 604 lists seven mandatory elements every Maltese lease must contain - miss just one and the whole contract becomes null and void, not only that clause.
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How Many Days Do You Have to Register a Rental Contract in Malta?
Malta extended the lease registration deadline from 10 to 30 days in 2024 - but miss it and the contract becomes legally void. The current rule, fees and fines.
Tenant Guides
Can a Tenant Leave a Rental Lease Early in Malta?
Malta locks tenants into a lease for 6, 9 or 12 months before notice can start - the di fermo period explained, plus what leaving early actually costs.
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Can a Landlord Raise the Rent in Malta?
Malta caps rent increases to the NSO Property Price Index or 5%, whichever is lower - but only when the lease allows it. Here's exactly how Article 14 works.
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