Rental properties in kuwait
Homes are available in urban areas and some are in security protected compounds. These compound properties are usually more expensive to rent and given the low levels of crime and violence in the city may not be necessary.
Expats that are moving to the country for work may find that their employer will arrange or help to arrange accommodation, in which case the whole process is smoother and will leave you will very little to sort out yourself. If this is not the case you can make use of one of the many relocation consultants which are operating in the area. You may be referred to one by your employer. They can help you with many aspects of moving, not just finding accommodation.
It is also often the case that your sponsoring employer will be the principal when your tenancy agreement is drawn up. This is because they are responsible for you while you are in the country and would have to pay if you suddenly left and there is a tradition that landlords prefer to deal with long standing residents (of which your employer would be one) rather than someone who has only been in the country for a short period of time. If this is the case then your employer pays the rent and deducts it from your salary.
All contracts will state the usual terms. This includes the furniture and appliances that are included with the rental, a clause stating that the property must be kept and returned in good condition and a clause forbidding any anti-social behaviour which may lead the neighbours to complain. As the Kuwaiti people and government generally do not tolerate bad behaviour, most expats are on their best behaviour. Rental contracts can be for as little as one month or up to one year in length.
Many people in the area will have some form of domestic help and there are agencies that will be able to recruit staff for you. However, it is important to remember to check references thoroughly before hiring somebody to work in your home.
-source expatfocus