Real Estate & Property Law
A rental contract that is fair to both sides
There are a number of reasons why it is important to create a lease that is fair to both the tenants and the landlords. Like the rest of the world, Israel is in the midst of a financial crisis whose full implications are still unclear. The crisis is affecting the rental market, making it more…
Read MoreRenting out an apartment? Here are a few things every lease should include (legal information)
Despite the great demand for housing, landlords face more than a few difficulties on their way to renting out their apartments. The knowledge that strangers will be staying in the property for a long period of time brings up understandable concerns. The way to deal with such concerns is to devote attention to the content…
Read MoreFair Rental Law – 7 things that landlords and tenants need to know
If you ever let or rented an apartment in Israel, you are familiar with the uncertainty that characterizes the local rental market. The Fair Rental Law was passed with the goal of making the Israeli market more balanced, for both landlords and tenants. However, few are fully aware of the law’s provisions and their legal…
Read More5 Tips for a good rental contract that is fair to tenants
A rental contract that is good for tenants is one that leaves them with peace of mind and as much certainty as possible regarding the length of the rental. Many tenants feel that they cannot significantly affect the contents of their lease. They are afraid that trying to negotiate will cause the owner to rent…
Read MoreExemptions From Paying Arnona – A Comprehensive Legal Guide
This article discusses two prominent types of exemptions from paying arnona (Israeli property taxes): exemptions for property that stands empty and exemptions for property that is unfit for use. The differences between these two types and the legal conditions for receiving them are explained below. The Cohen, Decker, Pex & Brosh law firm in Jerusalem…
Read MoreReal Estate Option Agreement – Useful Information from a Real Estate Attorney
What is a Real Estate Option Agreement? Sometimes, a person interested in buying a ‘right’ in real estate currently lacks the means to make the purchase. In order to assure that the property will not be bought by someone else until he has the amount needed to purchase the property, it is possible to make…
Read MoreCanceling a Rental Agreement During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Due to the measures undertaken by the Health Ministry of Israel to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, tens of thousands of Israelis have suddenly lost their jobs, some of them permanently. In light of these events, many of them found themselves unable to pay the rent. In this uneasy situation, it is very important…
Read MoreIs it Easy to Start a Business in Israel
Is it Easy to Start a Business in Israel? Israel is a small country but one with a strong and stable economy. Starting a business in Israel, even as a foreign national, is easy in comparison to more than 190 other countries in the world, according to the Doing Business report of 2020 – Economy…
Read MoreTerminating a Rental Agreement Due to the Corona Epidemic
What legal solutions exist for apartment and business tenants during the Corona epidemic? When and how can one terminate a lease or rental agreement? And why is it so important to exercise good judgment and avoid reckless steps? This article will explain the matter of terminating a rental agreement under unexpected circumstances in Israeli law.…
Read MoreThe Cost of Arnona
It can be challenging to try and understand the cost of arnona due to the fact that there are complicated measurements and rules that go into the calculation. For those of you who do not know what arnona means, it is essentially a property tax, and more specifically, a municipal tax. This article addresses how…
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