Apartments for rent in Berlin
Residential Lease Agreement
(Berlin, Germany – Fixed Term: 1 Year)
This Residential Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this ___ day of __________, 20__, by and between:
Landlord (Vermieter):
Name: ___________________________
Address: _________________________
Phone: __________________________
Email: ___________________________
AND
Tenant (Mieter):
Name: ___________________________
Passport/ID No.: _________________
Phone: __________________________
Email: ___________________________
1. Property
The Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant the following residential property:
Address: _____________________________________________ (Berlin, Germany)
Including: [e.g. 2 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, balcony, basement storage]
The apartment is rented [furnished / unfurnished].
2. Term
- Lease Start Date: ________________
- Lease End Date: ________________
- This is a fixed 12-month lease. Any renewal must be agreed upon in writing.
3. Monthly Rent
- Monthly Rent: €_________
- Payment Due Date: No later than the 3rd of each month
- Payable via bank transfer to:
IBAN: ____________________
BIC: ______________________
Bank: _____________________
4. Security Deposit
- Amount: €_________ (up to 3 months' rent, as allowed under German law)
- Payable before or at move-in
- Held in a separate escrow account
- Refundable within 3 months after lease end, minus any repair or unpaid cost deductions.
5. Operating & Utility Costs
- The following are included in the rent: [e.g. heating, water, garbage]
- The following are excluded and must be paid by the tenant: [e.g. electricity, internet, GEZ TV license fee]
6. Use and Subletting
- The apartment may only be used for residential purposes.
- Subletting or co-renting requires prior written approval from the Landlord.
7. Maintenance & Repairs
- Tenant shall maintain cleanliness and report issues promptly.
- Tenant is responsible for minor repairs up to €100 per item (limited yearly amount).
- Landlord handles major repairs and infrastructure.
8. Termination
- Early termination only allowed for legal cause or with Landlord's consent.
- Tenant must give written notice for any such request.
- Apartment must be returned in proper condition with no damage beyond normal wear and tear.
9. Move-In / Move-Out Protocol
- Both parties shall sign a condition report (Übergabeprotokoll) at move-in and move-out.
- All keys must be returned to the Landlord.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by German tenancy law.
Jurisdiction: Berlin, Germany.
Signatures
Landlord: ___________________________ Date: ___________
Tenant: ___________________________ Date: ___________
