Everything About Renting and Living: Rights and Obligations

Apartment hunting in Germany
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Apartment hunting in Germany

Finding an apartment in Germany – why it's often difficult and what you should pay attention to Finding an apartment in Germany is one of the biggest challenges for many…

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Your rights and obligations as a tenant
What every tenant should know

Your rights and obligations as a tenant

Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, neighbor, and citizen in Germany. There are many rules in Germany. For people who are new here, they often seem strict or complicated.…

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Proper ventilation and heating
How to prevent mold and save energy

Proper ventilation and heating

Ventilating and Heating Economically – Why It's Taken So Strictly in Germany Newcomers to Germany often wonder: Why do landlords, neighbors, and property management companies constantly talk about ventilation and…

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Why Germans seem so direct
Understanding German communication

Why Germans seem so direct

The difference between directness and rudeness Why Germans seem so direct – and what they mean by it. Many people who are new to Germany have similar experiences: conversations seem…

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Understanding the house rules
German apartment rules

Understanding the house rules

Understanding House Rules – Proper Ventilation, Cleaning, and Taking Responsibility. Many problems in everyday rental life arise not from ill will, but from misplaced expectations. Especially with subletting or for…

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Handover of the apartment
Moving in Germany

Handover of the apartment

Apartment handover – what you need to know when moving in and out of a tenancy in Germany. The apartment handover is one of the most important moments in a…

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Apartment Deposit
rental deposit Germany

Apartment Deposit

Apartment deposit – why it's withheld and when you'll get it back. You've found an apartment, signed the lease – and then comes the next shock: the security deposit. For…

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German holidays and customs
Overview of German holidays and traditions

German holidays and customs

Holidays and Customs – What You Should Know to Avoid Misunderstandings Holidays in Germany are more than just days off. They have legal, cultural, and social significance. Many newcomers are…

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