שטר חוב in a rental — what to sign and what not to

A promissory note is not a formality: it is a debt instrument that can be enforced. The one rule with no exceptions is that a blank amount is never signed — an open note is a signature on a number someone else fills in later. Beyond that, what matters is the purpose (ייעוד), the ceiling relative to the rent, and the conditions under which it may be executed at all.

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Kol Zchut states that if a promissory note was given as a residential-rental guarantee, it should be returned within 60 days from the end of the rental or obligations, whichever is later.

Grounded in Israeli law · 180 sourced references

הסכם שכירות בלתי מוגנת

7.2השוכר יישא בעלות כל תיקון בדירה ובמערכותיה, לרבות צנרת, דוד ומזגן, יהא מקור הליקוי אשר יהא.

9.1להבטחת קיום התחייבויותיו ימסור השוכר למשכיר שטר חוב בסך השווה לארבעה חודשי שכירות.

14.השכירות לפי הסכם זה אינה מוגנת על פי חוק הגנת הדייר, והשוכר לא שילם דמי מפתח.

Illustrative — your contract, your numbers

What NakonRent detects

For tenants asked to sign a promissory note before moving in. The four points to check, and the single line that is never negotiable.

Item	What to review	Risk
Verified data	Date, source and competent authority before promising amounts
Contract	Clauses related to Promissory note in rental — what to sign
Action	Checklist and text for the official channel or negotiation

Verified data for this route

Kol Zchut states that if a promissory note was given as a residential-rental guarantee, it should be returned within 60 days from the end of the rental or obligations, whichever is later.Kol Zchut - promissory note
Kol Zchut links the rental-guarantee cap to section 25y of the rental law: up to three months' rent or one third of the period, whichever is lower.Kol Zchut - guarantee cap
Gov.il publishes that from 1.1.2026 the small-claims limit is 39,900 NIS, a common route for deposit disputes or smaller payments.Gov.il - Small Claims Court

How NakonRent reads your contract

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2 35 legal categories
Every clause is cross-referenced against Israeli law, 180 sourced references, and 38 municipal data sets.
3 Your rights, clearly
Flagged risks, negotiable points, and tenant protections — grounded and delivered in your language.

Tenant profiles

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Sources and limits

The pages use official or public sources when a figure may change. Misrad HaShikun caps are not published as exact promises without a current official table.

Kol Zchut - promissory note Kol Zchut - guarantee cap Gov.il - Small Claims Court

Frequently asked questions

Can NakonRent help review Promissory note in rental — what to sign?

It can prepare a structured reading, checklist and action text. It does not replace the official authority or a lawyer.

Why not always publish exact amounts?

Because benefits, discounts and tariffs change. Amounts are published only when there is a current source and clear date.

Can I use it before signing?

Yes. That is the main use: detecting risks before handing over checks, deposit or guarantees.