Legal updates for landlords
Rent control rules. Energy regulations. Deposit limits. We track what changes in tenancy law and translate it into what you need to do.
Berlin Preservation Areas: What Landlords Need to Know About the New Administrative Regulations
The new Berlin administrative regulation (Verwaltungsvorschrift) is an internal instruction to district authorities. It is not a law and has no direct legal effect on landlords or courts; Section 172 of the Building Code (§ 172 BauGB) remains the only legally binding authority.
Berlin Preservation Areas: Free Support Package for Landlords of Temporary Housing
Received a letter from a Berlin district office regarding your furnished or temporary housing in a social preservation area (Milieuschutzgebiet)? We have put together a free support package and will help you navigate the next steps.
How to Evict a Tenant in France: The Legal Process Step by Step
A step-by-step legal guide for landlords navigating tenant eviction in France, covering valid grounds, the commandement de payer, court proceedings, the trêve hivernale, and enforcement timelines.
How to Prepare a French Tenancy Agreement: A Landlord's Complete Guide
A French tenancy agreement is not a freeform document. Mandatory clauses are set by law, forbidden clauses can be struck out by a judge, and the DDT must be attached at signing. This guide walks landlords through every step of preparing a compliant lease from scratch.
How to Legally Increase Rent in France: A Landlord's Step-by-Step Guide
Rent increases in France are strictly regulated. The IRL index caps annual rises, and additional rules apply in zones tendues. This guide walks landlords through the legal process step by step, from checking eligibility to sending notice.
Official Certificates for French Property Owners: The Complete DDT Guide
Before renting or selling a French property, owners must compile a Dossier de Diagnostic Technique (DDT): a package of mandatory certificates covering energy performance, asbestos, lead, gas, electricity, and flood risk. This guide explains every certificate, who needs it, how long it lasts, and what changed in 2025.
Rental Agreements in Germany: Legal Essentials for Landlords
For private landlords renting furnished apartments in Germany, a legally sound rental contract is your most important safeguard. This guide covers every mandatory clause under German tenancy law, from fixed-term justification to deposit handling and utility cost models.
The Security Deposit: All You Need to Know When Renting Out Furnished
What can you do if a tenant causes damage, falls behind on rent, or leaves furnishings missing? This guide covers the legal rules for security deposits on furnished rentals in Germany, from the maximum amount to how and when it must be repaid.
Temporary Rentals in Germany: The Legal Aspects
Is temporary furnished renting still legal in Germany? This guide covers the eight legal areas every landlord should know: the Mietpreisbremse, misuse rules, rental contracts, subletting, registration law, service charges, the energy certificate, and trade law.
Calculating the Furnishing Surcharge: The Hamburg and Berlin Model for Temporary Furnished Rentals
How much can you add to the rent to cover furniture costs? This article explains the two most common methods for calculating the furnishing surcharge in Germany, the Hamburg model and the Berlin model, with worked examples and full depreciation tables.
Subletting: What You Need to Be Aware Of
Planning to sublet your apartment while you are away? This article explains the tenancy law rules on subletting, the regulations for renting out holiday apartments, and the special case of social housing, so you can sublet with confidence.
An Overview of the Misuse of Residential Space for Temporary Furnished Housing
Many German cities ban the misuse of residential space (Zweckentfremdung). This article explains what counts as misuse, who regulates it, how authorities find out, and how renting out a furnished apartment through Wunderflats stays compliant.
The Confirmation of Residence for Temporary Housing (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)
German law requires landlords to issue tenants a confirmation of residence (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) so they can register with the authorities. This article explains who must issue it, the deadlines that apply, what it must contain, and what happens if it is not issued correctly or on time.
The Differences Between Private and Commercial Renting in Temporary Furnished Housing
Is renting out your furnished apartment private asset management, or a commercial activity? This article explains the indicators courts use to decide, the tax differences, and a side-by-side comparison to help you work out which applies to you.
The House Rules: Here's What You Should Pay Attention To
House rules govern how tenants in a shared building live alongside each other. This article explains what house rules can and cannot regulate under German law, what happens if they are broken, and includes a link to a free house rules template.