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Rent arrears in Germany: professional debt management guide

A tenant in payment default can destabilize your entire financial planning. With tight calculations, every rental loss becomes an existential risk for your property financing. The good news: professional debt management protects you legally from payment defaults.

24.04.20265 min read

Markus Froese

Legal

German Utility Bills Guide: Nebenkostenabrechnung for Landlords

As a landlord in Germany, you face the annual challenge of creating utility bills (Nebenkostenabrechnung) for your tenants. Mistakes can be expensive and lead to disputes, but with the right knowledge and systematic approach, this complex task becomes manageable and legally compliant.

01.04.20268 min read

Denise Sonnenschein

Legal

Security deposit rules: amounts, payment, return explained

Security deposits are one of the most common sources of conflict between you and your tenants. Yet the legal framework is crystal clear – if you know the essential rules. Here's what really matters for deposit amounts, payment schedules, and return procedures.

01.04.20267 min read

Denise Sonnenschein

Legal

German Rent Law Reform 2026: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know

Capping index-linked rents, closing loopholes in rent control, strengthening tenant protections – German Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has introduced a sweeping draft bill to reform the country's rental law. Finding affordable housing in Germany's major cities has become increasingly difficult, and the proposed legislation aims to address several well-known gaps in the existing rent control framework. This guide breaks down the planned changes and explains what they mean for landlords and tenants in Germany.

12.02.20264 min read

Denise Sonnenschein

Legal

BGH Subletting: Profit-Making Subletting Not Lawful – Landlord Rights Strengthened

Is subletting permitted? This is a question both tenants and landlords ask when it comes to passing on living space to third parties. Subletting, Airbnb, temporary rentals—especially in metropolitan areas like Berlin or Munich with tight housing markets, the prospect of gaining a financial advantage through short-term rentals or permanent subtenancy arrangements is tempting. But what legal limits apply to subletting?

03.02.20263 min read

Denise Sonnenschein

Legal

Moving out: What tenants actually owe – cosmetic repairs, renovation & legal obligations in Germany

Painting, wallpapering, renovating – the list of potential tasks before moving out of a rented apartment ranges from simple to extensive. A look at the rental agreement provides starting points for the landlord's expectations. But what obligations does German case law actually impose on tenants? This guide clarifies whether a renovation obligation for tenants actually exists when handing over a rental apartment.

26.01.20265 min read

Denise Sonnenschein

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