Topic
Housing and rental contracts in Germany
Rental contracts, deposits, the documents landlords ask for and handover records.
3 pages · last verified 19 September 2026
Answers
- Rent deposit limits
Three months' basic rent is the legal ceiling, and you may pay it in three instalments.
Arrival
- Rental application documents
ID, income proof, SCHUFA and a self-disclosure form — plus what to send instead when you are new.
Arrival
- Ending a rental contract
Three months in writing for tenants, counted from the third working day of the month.
Settling in
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