- Price
- €15.95incl. VAT, 2 pages included
- Delivery time
- 1 to 2 business daysusually, after handover to the post
- Proof
- Delivery confirmation+ tracking and proof of posting
- Handed to the post
- Next working dayposted after your upload
- Counts as
- Domestic registered mailprinted and posted in Belgium
Do you have to end a Belgian lease by registered mail?
It depends on the region. In Wallonia you give notice by registered letter, by bailiff or by handing it over against a dated, signed copy. In Flanders and Brussels the law sets no form.
Registered mail is still the safest choice everywhere. Your notice period only runs once the landlord received your notice in time, and the proof of posting with tracking shows that.
| Region | How to give notice | Period starts |
|---|---|---|
| Flanders | No set form; registered mail advised | First day of the month after the notice |
| Brussels | No set form; registered mail advised | First day of the month after the notice |
| Wallonia | Registered letter, bailiff or handover against a dated copy | First day of the month after the notice |
Also arrange this
- Do a check-out inspection together with the landlord.
- The deposit is released with both parties' agreement or by a court decision.
- Moving abroad? Cancel energy, internet and insurance in time too.
How much notice do you give?
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Upload your letter by | Tuesday 24 November 2026 |
| We hand it to bpost | Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
| Your notice period runs | 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027 |
On a nine-year lease of your main home you can give notice at any time, with three months' notice. If the lease ends in the first three years, you pay compensation of three, two or one month's rent. A short lease follows other rules: check your contract.
How to give notice
- Write your notice with the sample and fill in the dates.
- Have every tenant sign, including your spouse or legal cohabitant.
- Upload the PDF and choose Belgium. We print it in Belgium and hand it to bpost.
- Keep the proof of posting until the check-out inspection and the deposit are settled.
Sample notice letter
In English for reference. Write to your landlord in Dutch or French: the same letter is on the [Dutch page](/nl/belgie/huur-of-arbeidsovereenkomst-opzeggen-aangetekend) and the [French page](/fr/belgique/preavis-bail-contrat-de-travail-recommande).
[Names of all tenants]
[Address of the home]
[Landlord's name]
[Landlord's address]
[Place], [date]
Subject: notice to end the lease of [address of the home]
Dear Sir or Madam,
We hereby end the lease of [address of the home] with three months' notice.
The notice period starts on [1 December 2026] and ends on [28 February 2027].
We would like to arrange the check-out inspection, and then the release of the rental deposit.
Yours faithfully,
[Signatures of all tenants]
What to check before you send
- Leaving your job? Other rules apply: see resigning in Belgium. Leaving Belgium? See cancelling contracts when you move away.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to end my Belgian lease by registered mail?
In Wallonia, by registered letter, bailiff or handover against a dated, signed copy. Flanders and Brussels set no form, but registered mail gives you proof of the date.
When does my notice period start?
On the first day of the month after the month you give notice. Make sure the letter is delivered before the month ends.
How much notice do I give as a tenant?
Three months on a nine-year lease. In the first three years you also pay compensation of three, two or one month's rent.
Do all tenants have to sign?
Yes. If you rent with someone, or are married or legal cohabitants, have everyone sign.
Can I give notice by email?
Flanders and Brussels set no form, but an email is hard to prove. In Wallonia, no.
Does registered mail prove the contents?
No. It proves posting and delivery. Your proof PDF also holds a fingerprint of your document, so you can show which document you sent.