This is the Law as per the labor department. However together you, and the employer, can always change these conditions in a better way than the law. That is, a notice of termination that is more than the minimum of 3 days. And a probation period that is less than maximum stipulated by the law (6 months).
As for the rental of accommodations agreements, yes it is on a yearly basis. And you can not change it. It is better if you ask your employer to provide with the accommodation. This way he will take the risk.