All guide articles on the topic Rental law

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... »

Tenants, Subtenants and Landlords – Rights and Duties

Tenants, Subtenants and Landlords In tenancy law, different parties are involved: landlords, main... »

Rent Level – How High Can Rent Be?

Rent Level and Legal Limits The rent level in Germany is generally negotiable between tenant and ... »

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... »

Enforcement in Rental Apartments – What Tenants Should Know

1. What Does Enforcement Mean? Enforcement occurs when a creditor uses the court system to collec... »