Delivery Report with Photos: Tenant Rights in Italy

Property condition, inventory, and return 1 min read · published September 11, 2025
A delivery report with photos is a practical tool for tenants in Italy to document the condition of a property at handover or return. Photographing defects, noting measurements and signatures creates evidence useful for a complaint or appeal against unfair charges, unfinished work or pre-existing damage. This guide explains how to fill out the report, which photos to take, where to store documents and the main deadlines to respect, with references to official rules and forms. Practical examples on contract registration and tax options such as the "cedolare secca" are included to help tenants navigate common choices in Italy.

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Types of rental contracts (4+4, 3+2, temporary, student) Term, renewal, and landlord termination Tenant early termination for serious reasons (6-month notice) Contract registration and taxes (RLI, 30 days) Cedolare secca option and rent/ISTAT indexation Rent updates (ISTAT) and local agreements (with attestation) Security deposit and legal interest (max 3 months) Service charges and condominium fees Maintenance and repairs (ordinary vs extraordinary) Property condition, inventory, and return Viewings, landlord access, and works Energy Performance Certificate (APE) Subletting and assignment Arrears and eviction procedures Pets and condominium rules Tenant residence registration Guarantees: surety and guarantor Tax relief for tenants (IRPEF deductions) Short-term lets and tourist rentals Privacy and documents in rentals (GDPR)
Bob Jones
Bob Jones

Editor & Researcher, Tenant Rights Italy

Bob writes and reviews tenant law content for various regions. They’re passionate about housing justice and simplifying legal protections for tenants everywhere.

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