Renting and housing

Recording rental handover at the end of a lease

Document condition, readings and returned keys.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Compare entry condition and distinguish agreed facts from unresolved liability.

Who is this guide for?

Parties ending a tenancy.

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Conditions and exceptions

The municipal model is a recording tool, not a decision on damage liability.

Step by step

The checklist

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Inspect rooms/equipment

Record condition and defects; agreement about a defect does not decide who pays.
What should you prepare?

Photos and list.

Please note

A photograph does not determine legal liability.

03

Record meters and keys

List meter identifiers/readings, keys/remotes and recipient/date and obtain receipt.
What should you prepare?

Handover record.

Please note

Do not disconnect utilities yourself.

04

Update accounts

Notify municipality/providers through their holder/consumer-change procedures and retain date evidence.
What should you prepare?

Lease and readings.

Please note

A private record does not update municipal registration.

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Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Does returning keys update arnona?

Not necessarily. Notify the municipality of the holder change and retain confirmation of the date.

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