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Portugal Rent Increase Rules 2026: INE Coefficient & Mais Habitação Cap
How annual rent increases work in Portugal — INE coefficient calculation, the Mais Habitação 2% cap, Art. 1077 CC rules, and what landlords and tenants need to know.
March 17, 2026
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legallandlord-guide
Fixed-Term vs Open-Ended Lease in Portugal: How to Choose (2026)
Compare fixed-term (prazo certo) and open-ended (duração indeterminada) Portuguese leases — duration rules, notice periods, renewal rights, and termination options under the NRAU.
March 17, 2026
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expattenant-guide
Renting in Portugal as an Expat: Complete Legal Checklist (2026)
Essential checklist for expats renting in Portugal — NIF requirements, deposit rules, bilingual contracts, tenant rights, and Finanças registration explained step by step.
March 17, 2026
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Portugal Rental Deposit Rules: Legal Limits, Returns & Disputes (2026)
Complete guide to security deposits (caução) in Portuguese rentals — legal limits under Art. 1076 CC, return timelines, allowable deductions, and how to resolve deposit disputes.
January 3, 2026
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