A rental agreement is a written contract between you and the tenant.the landlord<\/i>in. It states that you are allowed to use an apartment or room - and what you have to pay for it each month.<\/p>\n Example:<\/b><\/span> You move into a 2-room apartment in an apartment building. The contract says: 2nd floor left, 60 m\u00b2, \u20ac800 rent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Pay particular attention to these points:<\/p>\n Who is renting the apartment to you (name and address of thethe landlord<\/i>in)?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Who is the tenant (your name, address, date of birth)?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Address and exact location of the apartment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n How high is the Rent<\/b><\/span> and when do you have to pay them?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Is there Incidental costs<\/b><\/span> (heating, garbage, water)?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Is the rent Temporary<\/b><\/span> (e.g. for 1 year) or unlimited<\/b><\/span>?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n How big is the apartment?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Which rooms belong to the apartment (balcony, cellar, garage)?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Are you allowed to keep pets? Is smoking allowed?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Is a House rules<\/b><\/span> included? If yes: This is also valid without a signature if it is displayed in the building.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n There are two terms:<\/p>\n Basic rent (net):<\/b><\/span> Only the rent for the apartment itself<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Warm rent (gross):<\/b><\/span> Basic rent + ancillary costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Example:<\/b><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Basic rent: 600 \u20ac<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Additional costs: 200 \u20ac<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Warm rent: 800 \u20ac (this is the amount you actually pay)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Important:<\/b><\/span> Electricity, gas, internet and telephone are often not<\/b><\/span> in the process. You have to conclude your own contracts for this.<\/p>\n The contract states which rental form applies:<\/p>\n Regular rent:<\/b><\/span> Rent remains the same - but may increase under certain conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Index-linked rent:<\/b><\/span> Rent rises when the cost of living rises (consumer price index).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Graduated rent:<\/b><\/span> It is already clear at the start of the contract when and how much the rent will rise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Subletting:<\/b><\/span> You rent from someone who is a tenant themselvesis in. This is only possible with the permission of the<\/i>of the landlord.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Incidental costs cover things like:<\/p>\n Water, waste water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Garbage collection, cleaning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Janitor, insurance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Heating, hot water (if included)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Light in the stairwell or cellar<\/p>\n Example:<\/b><\/span> The service charges amount to \u20ac200 per month. You will receive a statement at the end of the year - you may have to pay something extra or get money back.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The deposit is a security payment (max. 3 months' rent). You get it back after moving out<\/b><\/span>if you:<\/p>\n Did not cause any damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Have no rent debts<\/p>\n Example:<\/b><\/span> Your basic rent is \u20ac500. Then the deposit must not exceed \u20ac1,500.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For example, if you are using yourr Partner<\/i>If you move in together, you can both be in the tenancy agreement. Then both are liable - if one person does not pay, the other can be obliged to pay.<\/p>\n Before signing:<\/p>\n Are the rent and ancillary costs clearly stated?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n How much is the deposit?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n What notice period applies?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Are there any special rules? (e.g. obligation to renovate?)<\/p>\nWhat should be in the rental agreement?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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How is the rent made up?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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What types of rental are there?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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What are ancillary costs?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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What is a deposit?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Who is in the rental agreement?<\/b><\/h3>\n
What should you pay attention to when signing?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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