Tips on Leasing and Rental Policies for Housing

Q: Which types of houses are not allowed to be rented out?

A: According to the "Regulations on the Management of Leasing of Commercial Houses" and the "Tianjin Municipal Regulations on the Management of House Leasing", houses meeting any of the following conditions cannot be rented out:
1. Illegal or unauthorized buildings.
2. Houses that lack the certificate of property ownership or other legal proof of ownership.
3. Jointly owned houses without the written consent of all co-owners.
4. Houses that do not meet mandatory standards for safety, disaster prevention, or are identified as dangerous.
5. Houses that violate regulations by changing their intended use.
6. Other situations prohibited from leasing by laws and regulations.

Q: What types of rooms cannot be rented for residential purposes?
A: According to the relevant provisions of the "Regulations on the Management of Leasing of Commercial Houses", non-residential spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms, balconies, and underground storage rooms may not be rented for residential purposes.

Q: After signing a housing lease contract, how must the registration and filing of the housing lease be handled?
A: According to the relevant provisions of the "Regulations on the Management of Leasing of Commercial Houses", within 30 days after signing the housing lease contract, the parties involved in the lease should go to the local housing and construction department of the area where the house is located to register and record the housing lease. When registering, they should submit materials such as the housing lease contract, proof of identity of the parties involved, and the certificate of property ownership or other legal ownership proof.

Q: Can the tenant make alterations to the rented property?
A: According to the "Regulations on the Management of Leasing of Commercial Houses" and the "Tianjin Municipal Regulations on the Management of House Leasing", tenants who wish to decorate or modify the rented property or add ancillary facilities should obtain the written consent of the landlord. The ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the added ancillary facilities should be determined through negotiation between the parties involved in the lease. Tenants are not allowed to arbitrarily change the load-bearing structure of the house or alter indoor facilities, and they must not damage the legal rights and interests of other property owners and users. If approval from relevant authorities is required, it should be obtained accordingly.

Source：en.tj.gov.cn