by Marie-Helene | Jan 12, 2026 | Info
In Italy, tenants are commonly required to pay a security deposit (deposito cauzionale, also known as the caparra) when signing a rental contract. This deposit protects the landlord against unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear and is governed by Italian...
by Marie-Helene | Dec 12, 2025 | Info
Moving to, studying in, or working in Italy often means entering into a rental agreement (contratto di locazione). Italy requires that such lease agreements be formally registered with the national revenue authority, the Agenzia delle Entrate, within strict legal...
by Marie-Helene | Nov 21, 2025 | Featured, Info
Confusion about how to use (and above all, pay for) public transport in Rome abounds on social media. Every day there seems to be another story about a hapless tourist being fined for unknowingly violating the rules. However, ignorance is no defence and the ATAC...
by Marie-Helene | Oct 30, 2025 | Featured, Info
When I first moved to Rome, the internet was still a clunky dial-up affair. Web 2.0 hadn’t happened yet, Facebook wasn’t a thing, and there was no such thing as a smartphone – let alone a WhatsApp group. If you wanted to meet people, you had to do it the...
by Marie-Helene | Sep 4, 2025 | Featured, Info
As a dedicated slave to two pampered cats, I know the importance of our bond with our companion animals. You may find it unthinkable to move without your furry (or feathered) friend. But how easy will it be to find a landlord who’s willing to rent to you (and your...
