The deposit is mandatory and in Catalonia it must be lodged with INCASÒL. We explain amounts, lodging and return.
Renting · Updated October 2026 · 5 min read
The deposit is a mandatory amount the tenant hands over on signing the lease as a guarantee. In Catalonia it has a particularity: it must be lodged with INCASÒL.
The landlord must lodge the deposit with the Catalan Land Institute (INCASÒL) within the legal period. Failing to do so can lead to penalties and problems.
We draft the contract and handle the deposit correctly.
For a primary home, one month; for other uses (seasonal, commercial), two months. Additional guarantees can also be agreed within the legal limits.
Yes, in Catalonia the landlord must lodge the deposit with INCASÒL within the legal period. Failing to do so can lead to penalties.
The legal deposit is one month for housing and two for other uses. Additional guarantees may be agreed within the limits of the tenancy law.
At the end of the contract and handover of the home, deducting damages or unpaid rent. Unjustified delay can generate interest.
It is a punishable breach and does not exempt them from returning it to the tenant. The deposit is mandatory in Catalonia within the legal deadline.
We draft the contract and handle the deposit in accordance with the law to avoid conflicts.
