The process of obtaining a residence permit is underway and one of the points of the bureaucratic adventure was to agree with the landlord on a document confirming that my husband and I (and also my girlfriend and her husband) live in his house. We didn't sign a house lease before because our landlord really doesn't like bureaucracy. Now it's time for a house lease or document confirming that we live in his house with his permission.

And... this has caused the rent to almost double. An unpleasant surprise.

In general, for the next couple of months we will look for other housing and immediately on the terms of a lease agreement. I'm a little sorry, because I really like this house and I'm used to it. Plus, outside of bureaucracy, our current landlord is a really cool guy. But I think whatever happens is for the best.