No, not without your landlord's written consent. For residential premises, any subletting or assignment of the lease is prohibited, except with the lessor's written consent by deed of certain date, or unless the contract stipulates otherwise (art. 39). Occupation of the premises by a third party for more than three months is, moreover, treated as a sublet (art. 39).
And tourist rentals like Airbnb? They are affected on two counts. On the one hand, short-term rentals fall under another law (Law 80-14 on tourist accommodation) and not under residential leases (art. 1). On the other hand, subletting without consent constitutes an illegal sublet.
The consequences are severe (art. 43):
- the subtenant is regarded as an occupant without right or title;
- the lessor may apply to the interim relief judge to have both the occupant and you yourself evicted;
- the sublease contract and your original lease are automatically terminated as soon as the notice is ordered.
Worth knowing for professional premises: for professional premises, the lessor cannot object to a full sublet if the activity remains the same or similar (art. 40), but any partial sublet there is void (art. 41).
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+−When can a landlord evict you in Morocco?
Moroccan landlords can evict for recovery, demolition, or late rent with 2 months' notice. Tenants receive moving expenses plus 1 year's rent in compensation.
+−By how much can my landlord raise my rent and how often?
The increase is limited to once every three years, capped at 8% for residential and 10% for professional use, with a special regime for rents below 400 dirhams.
+−Who Pays for Water Heater Repairs in Morocco?
Tenants pay for routine maintenance; landlords cover major water heater repairs. Notify landlord via registered letter. After one month, court can authorize repair costs deducted from rent.
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