HOMES.mn can help market your property to local and international tenants looking for homes in Mongolia. Clear photos, an accurate description, a realistic rental price, and details about furnishings, utilities, parking, and building facilities can help attract suitable tenants.

Yes. A written agreement should clearly state the rent, security deposit, payment schedule, lease period, utility responsibilities, maintenance obligations, notice requirements, and conditions for returning the deposit. Mongolia’s Civil Code contains specific rules governing residential rental and lease arrangements.

Yes. Foreign nationals commonly rent apartments and houses in Ulaanbaatar. If you provide accommodation to a foreign national, be aware that Mongolian immigration law includes registration requirements for accommodation providers; the law states that the provider must register the foreign national electronically with the immigration authority within 48 hours.

The amount should be agreed with the tenant and clearly stated in the rental agreement. In practice, landlords and tenants should also document exactly when the deposit may be deducted—for example, for unpaid rent, outstanding bills, or damage beyond normal wear and tear.

This should be agreed before the tenant moves in. Specify who is responsible for electricity, heating, water, internet, СӨХ/building management fees, parking, and any other recurring charges. Avoid simply writing “utilities excluded” without identifying which charges are excluded.

Yes. Prepare a list of furniture, appliances, keys, access cards, and other items provided with the property. Photos taken at handover can also help establish the property’s condition and reduce disagreements when the tenant moves out.

Make sure heating, plumbing, electricity, appliances, door locks, windows, and internet connections are working properly. In Ulaanbaatar, heating and window insulation are particularly important before the winter season.

Access arrangements should be clearly addressed in the rental agreement. Except for genuine emergencies, it is good practice to contact the tenant in advance and arrange a suitable time rather than entering the property without notice.

Plan carefully before listing a tenanted property for sale. Mongolia’s Civil Code states that transfer of ownership of a rented apartment does not by itself terminate the existing apartment rental agreement.

Rental/property income can be subject to Mongolian personal income tax, so landlords should keep appropriate records and check their applicable reporting and payment obligations with the Mongolian Tax Administration or a tax professional.

Our team can assist landlords with marketing their property, communicating with prospective tenants, arranging viewings, and supporting the rental process. Contact us to discuss the services available for your property.