Tenant Privacy Rights in Germany: When Can a Landlord Enter Your Flat?
Table of Contents Worried about unexpected landlord visits? German law is firmly on your side. Here’s what expats and mid‑term renters need to know to feel secure at home and how to handle the few situations where entry is truly allowed. Your right to privacy at home (“Hausrecht”) In Germany, once you sign a rental […]
Rent Increases in Germany: What Are Tenants Rights
Table of Contents In Germany, a landlord can’t just raise the rent at will. They must use one of a few legal routes, follow format rules, respect time limits, and stay under legal caps. If a request doesn’t clearly fit one of these routes or misses a rule, you can challenge it. How Rent Increases […]
Repairs and Maintenance: What Are Tenants Legally Responsible For
Table of Contents For expats and short‑ to mid‑term renters in Germany, here’s a clear, practical guide to what you must handle, what your landlord must handle, and how to protect yourself if a dispute pops up. The Essentials: Who does what under German law German rental law starts from three simple principles: Your landlord […]
