Women's Housing & Co-Living Agreement (Belgium)
A single-sex co-living room agreement for women-only residences in Belgium, addressing safety and security arrangements, shared facilities, visitor policy and included services, while flagging the Gender Act and anti-discrimination framework.
What's included
- Women-only occupancy declared with an equality-law basis
- Private room plus shared kitchen, bathroom and living areas
- Safety and security arrangements (access control, lighting, CCTV notice)
- Visitor and overnight-guest policy
- Services included (cleaning, utilities, wifi, meals if any)
- Deposit compliant with the 2-month cap
- Anti-discrimination and privacy (GDPR) compliance clause
- Signature block with house-rules annex
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🇧🇪 Local law notes — Belgium
Belgium's Gender Act of 10 May 2007 (enforced by the Institute for the Equality of Women and Men) and the general anti-discrimination and anti-racism laws (enforced by Unia) prohibit discrimination in access to housing, so a women-only policy must rest on a legitimate, proportionate aim and must not extend to other protected grounds. If the arrangement is a true residential lease it also falls under the regional housing decree (Flanders/Brussels/Wallonia), with a two-month deposit cap and registration with FPS Finance; CCTV and access logs must comply with the GDPR and the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
Inside the document
1. Parties and Nature of the Residence
Identifies the operator/landlord and the woman resident, and states that the residence operates as women-only accommodation. Depending on the property and region this is either a residential room lease (regional housing decree) or a licence for serviced accommodation; the chosen basis is stated.
2. Single-Sex Basis and Equality Compliance
Records that admission is restricted to women. Belgian law (the Gender Act of 10 May 2007, overseen by the Institute for the Equality of Women and Men, with Unia for other grounds) prohibits discrimination in access to goods, services and housing; single-sex accommodation is maintained on the objective, legitimate grounds of residents' privacy, safety and dignity, applied proportionately.
3. The Room and Shared Facilities
Describes the private room and the shared kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and common living areas, with a joint entry inventory (plaatsbeschrijving / état des lieux) annexed. Furniture and appliances provided are listed.
4. Fees, Charges and Services
States the monthly fee and what it includes (utilities, wifi, cleaning of common areas, and meals where offered), and how any variable charges are reconciled against actual cost.
5. Security Deposit
The deposit does not exceed two months' rent and, for a residential lease, is held in a blocked account in the resident's name or via bank guarantee (never cash). It is refunded, less justified deductions, within the statutory period after the exit inventory.
6. Safety and Security Arrangements
Sets out access control (keys/fobs/codes), external lighting, any CCTV in common/entry areas with signage, an incident-reporting route, and staff or warden contact. Any personal-data processing (CCTV, entry logs) complies with the GDPR and Belgium's Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit / Autorité de protection des données).
7. Visitor and Overnight-Guest Policy
Defines visiting hours, sign-in requirements and whether overnight guests are permitted, applying the policy consistently and lawfully. Any male-visitor restrictions are framed as security house rules, not as unlawful discrimination against residents.
8. House Conduct and Community Rules
Covers cleanliness, noise, shared-space etiquette, cooking, no-smoking and respect among residents. Serious or repeated breaches may lead to termination under the applicable lease/licence rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is women-only accommodation legal in Belgium?
Single-sex housing is generally permissible where it is justified by a legitimate aim such as residents' privacy, safety and dignity and is applied proportionately. Belgian equality law (the Gender Act of 2007, plus the general anti-discrimination and anti-racism statutes) otherwise prohibits discrimination in housing, so restrictions must be limited to the sex-based admission criterion and not extend to other protected grounds.
Who enforces gender-discrimination rules in Belgium?
The Institute for the Equality of Women and Men handles gender-based complaints, while Unia is the public body for other grounds such as origin, religion, disability and sexual orientation. Residents can turn to them if they believe a policy is applied unlawfully.
Can the residence use CCTV for safety?
Yes, in common and entry areas with clear signage and a genuine security purpose, but it must comply with the GDPR and the Belgian Data Protection Authority rules, meaning proportionate placement, limited retention and no cameras in private rooms or sanitary areas.