All guide articles on the topic Rental contract

Are you interested in a specific topic related to renting, living, or letting? Here you’ll find all guide articles we’ve assigned to this focus area. Whether legal, practical or conceptual – our articles help you dive deeper and find the information you need quickly.

Category Tenancy law

Definition of a Shared Apartment

Definition of a Shared Apartment in Germany A shared apartment (WG) exists when two or more peopl... »


Subletting Permission – Tenant and Landlord Rights Explained

Landlord’s Permission for Subletting Subletting means that a tenant rents out part of their apart... »


Clauses in the Rental Contract – What Is Allowed and What Isn’t

Freedom of Contract and Legal Limits Under German tenancy law, the principle of freedom of contra... »


Reimbursement of Expenses – When Tenants Can Repair Defects Themselves

What Is Reimbursement of Expenses? Reimbursement of expenses (German: Aufwendungsersatz) is an im... »


Termination Due to Defects – When Tenants Can End the Lease Immediately

Legal Basis for Immediate Termination Under Section 543(1) of the German Civil Code (BGB), tenant... »


Extraordinary Termination – When Tenants or Landlords Can End the Lease Immediately

What Is an Extraordinary Termination? An extraordinary termination (also known as immediate termi... »


Moving Out – Renovation Duties for Tenants and Flatshares

Renovation at Moving Out – General Legal Principles When moving out of an apartment or flatshare,... »


Moving Out of an Apartment or Shared Flat – Security Deposit Refund and Tenant Rights

Right to Reclaim the Security Deposit When moving out of an apartment or when a flatmate leaves a... »