the standard tenancy contract in rio de janeiro, is called a contrato de locaçăo de imóvel, and is required before renting property in the city. it must be signed by both the tenant and the real estate agency or the owner.
rental agreements are usually set for a term of 30 months, however in some cases the length could be adjusted throughout the term - this depends on individual agreements. to administer the contract, the tenant needs to get it notarized at a local notary office called a 'cartório', where signatures are recorded and certified.
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