Casa & utenze
How to rent or buy a home in Rome without getting caught out. Utilities, building charges, waste sorting, first-home bonuses and legal protections.
ACEA ATO 2 Contract in Rome: How to Put Water in Your Name
Transfer, reactivation, or new connection β here is what to do when you move into a home in Rome so the water account is properly in your name.
APE Energy Performance Certificate in Rome: How to Get It
Selling, renting, or renovating a property? Italy's APE energy certificate is legally required. Find out who issues it, what it costs, and what fines you risk without one.
Bulky Waste and WEEE in Rome: Free AMA Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Got a sofa, fridge, or mattress to get rid of in Rome? There are two free options managed by AMA: book a home collection or drop off directly at a recycling centre.
Buying a Home in Rome: Taxes, Notary Fees, and Real Costs
Registration tax, VAT, notary fees, and first-home relief explained with real figures. Everything you'll pay when buying property in Rome, with worked examples and money-saving tips.
Buying Property in Italy as a Foreigner: Reciprocity Rules
EU citizen, non-EU resident, non-EU non-resident, or refugee: the rules differ. Here is who can buy, what you need, and how the reciprocity check works.
Can a Landlord Keep Your Deposit for Normal Wear in Rome?
No. Repainting and everyday deterioration are not damages. Here's what a landlord can legitimately deduct β and how to recover your deposit if it's being wrongly withheld.
Condo Fees in Rome: Who Pays What β Tenant vs Owner
Ordinary or extraordinary? It depends on whether you rent or own. A complete breakdown table, your rights as a tenant, and mistakes to avoid.
Electricity and Gas in Rome: Free Market Providers
The regulated market is over. Here's how to compare offers, spot scams, and switch providers without the stress.
Ending a Rental Contract in Rome: Notice Periods and Forms
Six months' notice, sent by registered letter or certified email β WhatsApp doesn't count. The complete guide for tenants and landlords on how to exit a rental contract properly.
Eviction in Rome: Rent Arrears and End of Lease
Eviction for unpaid rent or end of lease: the step-by-step process, tenant rights, and the mistakes landlords can never legally make.
Home Insurance When Renting in Rome: What the Law Requires
No law forces you to insure a rented flat β but the Italian Civil Code can make you personally liable for enormous damages. Here's what a policy covers, what it costs, and what to never skip.
Home Internet in Rome: Fiber, FTTC, and Fixed Wireless
Thinking about getting fiber internet in Rome? Before picking a provider, check coverage at your exact address. FTTH, FTTC, and FWA are not the same thing.
Hosting a Guest in Rome: the 48-Hour Notification Rule
Having a friend or relative come to stay? Italian law requires you to notify the authorities within 48 hours of their arrival. The process is free, takes a few minutes online, and protects you if there's ever a check.
Housing Suitability Certificate in Rome: How to Get It
Bringing your family to Italy means proving your home is big enough. Here's how the process works in Rome, what it costs, and what to bring.
IMU Property Tax in Rome: Primary Residence Exemption
Your main home in Rome is exempt from IMU as long as it's your registered residence and you actually live there. Second properties are taxed. Deadlines, rates, worked examples, and how to reduce the bill.
Public Housing ERP in Rome: How to Apply and Waiting List
Subsidised public apartments managed by Rome City Hall and ATER. Requirements, scoring criteria, realistic timelines, and where to submit your application across Rome's 15 districts.
RAI TV Licence Fee on Your Electricity Bill: Exemptions
Since 2016, Italy's RAI TV licence fee is collected through your electricity bill. If you don't own a TV, you can opt out β but you need to file a declaration every year. Here's how.
Registering a Rental Contract with Agenzia Entrate in Rome
You have 30 days from signing. You can do it online with SPID, at a tax office branch, or through an intermediary. Here's what you need and what it costs.
Rental Contract Types in Rome: Which of the 5 to Choose
4+4, 3+2, temporary, student, and short-term tourist lets each follow different rules. Pick the right one and save on taxes.
Rental Scams in Rome: How to Spot and Avoid Them
Fake listings, contact-list agencies, vanished deposits: the 10 most common rental scams in Rome and exactly what to do to protect yourself before and after.
Renting in Rome as a Foreigner: Documents Landlords Ask For
Identity, income, and guarantees β here's what to put in your tenant folder to convince a Rome landlord and sign the lease without surprises.
Security Deposits for Rentals in Rome: How to Get It Back
By law, landlords can ask for a maximum of three months' rent. You earn interest on it every year, and it must be returned within 30β60 days of handing back the keys. What you need to know before signing.
Subletting a Room in Rome: Rules and Legal Limits
Have a spare room in your rented flat? You can sublet it β but there are strict rules to follow if you want to avoid eviction and tax penalties.
TARI Waste Tax in Rome: How to Register and Pay
Just moved into a flat in Rome? You have 60 days to declare your floor area to Roma Capitale. Here's how to do it, what to include, and how to avoid fines.
Transferring Electricity and Gas Contracts in Rome
Moving into a new place in Rome? Here's how to put electricity and gas in your name, what documents you need, and what it actually costs.
Under-36 First-Home Mortgage: CONSAP Guarantee in Rome
The Italian state can back up to 80% of your mortgage if you're under 36 with an ISEE under β¬40,000. No 20% down payment, free guarantee, more than 250 participating banks.
Unregistered Rentals in Rome: Landlord and Tenant Risks
Landlords face heavy fines and potential criminal charges. Tenants, on the other hand, have powerful legal tools to protect themselves. Here's how it all works.
Utility Bill Discounts and Rent Help for Low Incomes in Rome
Automatic discounts on electricity, gas, and water bills, plus rent support for those at risk of eviction. What you need to know about income thresholds, the application process, and where to go in Rome.
Waste Sorting in Rome: AMA Calendar and What Goes Where
Door-to-door pickup or street bins? What goes in which container? Collection schedules vary by neighbourhood β here's how to navigate Rome's recycling system using the AMA app.
Water Leaks and Repairs in Rome: Landlord Not Responding
The ceiling is dripping, the boiler is dead, and your landlord isn't picking up. Here's the exact process to protect yourself without risking eviction.