Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
A tenant agreement does not update the municipality/provider; obtain separate confirmations.
Who is this guide for?
Incoming and outgoing tenants.
Tel Aviv and Mei Avivim are local examples; check electricity/other suppliers separately.
The checklist
Set the possession date
Lease and handover.
Signing date is not always possession start.
Record readings
Reading photos.
Do not alter connections or seals.
Notify arnona
Possession evidence.
Landlord notification does not end municipal registration.
Notify water and other suppliers
Account and readings.
One form does not update all accounts.
Check closing and opening bills
Bills and receipts.
An old payment does not prove consumer transfer.
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 the municipality update water and electricity too?
Do not assume so. Notify every provider and keep confirmation of change and billing date.
Reports help us check and update guides.