Tenancy

The grandson asked to remain in the tiny apartment in Jerusalem where his grandfather lived until his death. But the court accepted the lawsuit filed by the association that owns the property and ordered his eviction.

An entry video, three meter readings, and a signed handover document are what get a 19,500 shekel deposit back. The law gives the landlord only three grounds to touch the security deposit, and 60 days to return the balance.

Tenants who moved to a different apartment paid on average 6.6% more than previous occupants, compared to a 2.6% increase upon contract renewal. This gap makes moving particularly expensive and strengthens the landlord's position during tenant turnover.