Germans are the personification of order, functionality and thoughtfulness. This is reflected not only in the work and the quality of production, but also in everyday life. Out-of-season and oversized items are stored in specially designed "kellers", passive houses are built to save energy, interiors rely on practicality, without cluttering up the living space with beautiful, but unnecessary details.
Apartments in Germany Are Sold With Tenants
According to the German Federal Statistical Office, the majority of Germans (almost 55%) rent apartments (in Berlin, it is 85%) due to the fact that citizens of the country often move from a place to a place.
Another reason lies in the high cost of real estate. Potential buyers are held back by the constant increase of the realty prices. For example, prices have more than doubled in the capital since 2010.
Rental rates do not grow so fast. In 2020 the state artificially froze rental prices in Berlin. Later the Germany's highest court has declared the freeze illegal.
The tenant is seriously protected by the law. Thus, the owner cannot terminate the lease agreement before the end of its validity or without proof that the property is needed for the personal residence. The owner does not have the right to evict the tenant, even if they sell the property. Real estate is often sold together with a tenant, the lease agreement is simply transferred to the new owner.
Also, the owner of the apartment can not increase the rent at will, the frequency and limit of increase are prescribed in the law. This can be done only once every 15 months and no more than 20%. In the regions with a strong shortage in the market (Berlin, part of Bavaria, Hamburg and others) - only by 15%.
And the owner cannot come to the apartment and open it with the key without the knowledge and permission of the tenant.
The Average Floor Area Has Grown by 12 Meters in 30 years
According to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, the average living space of Germans has grown significantly over the years. So, now apartments and houses in the country on average have a size of 91.9 sq.m, this is an average of 47 sq.m for each resident of the country.
For comparison, a year earlier, there were 46.7 square meters of living space, and in 2010 – 45. Even earlier – in 2000 – 39.5 sq.m, and in 1990 - 34.8.
The reason is that the number of single people in Germany is increasing. Their apartments are often smaller than those of families, but there is more space for one person in them.
Apartments for sale in Germany now
60 000 €
Flat in Duisburg, Germany
58 sq.m211
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Apartment for sale in Duisburg, with an area of 58 m2
Two rooms + a large balcony
The house was built in 1965
The apartment is located on the 3rd floor (2OG), there is an elevator.
Rented out.
Central heating.
Energieverbrauchskennwert 151,00 kWh/(m2*a).
Near Lake Toepper, Folkspark and Zoological Garden.
The commission for the...
DEM GROUP GmbH
61 500 €
Flat in Duisburg, Germany
59 sq.m2
Remote Transaction
2.5 rooms
floor 3 OG, WE 8
Hausgeld: 190 Euro
Rental income actual 2760 (~ 4.48%) €
The apartment needs renovation.
The commission for the buyer is +3.57% to the cost of the object.
Details on request.
DEM GROUP GmbH
62 000 €
Apartment in Bochum, Germany
42 sq.m1
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Apartment in Bochum, as part of a large hotel chain Novum Hotels (Acora).
The facility was built in 1998 in the very center of Bochum.
The total area of the apartment is 42.95 sq.m.
The contract is concluded for 5 years - always new
The lease agreement was extended in 2022, at least until the end of 2027
Annual income (actual): 3,096...
DEM GROUP GmbH
65 000 €
Flat in Hagen, Germany
41 sq.m2
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The house is well maintained!
Good location in the heart of the city and in the area.
(near the pedestrian zone of the city center, all shops and bus stops are all nearby)
this is mainly a German district
(near the park, which blooms very beautifully in spring)
The house was built in 1970
the house has central heating
The apartment...
DEM GROUP GmbH
66 000 €
Flat in Passau, Germany
37 sq.m1
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Studio apartment for sale in Bavaria, in the village of Langfurth
There is a balcony with a wonderful view of the mountains and the forest
The apartment is located on the 2nd floor from the ground
The apartment is vacant (used by the owner for recreation)
Skiing in winter, cycling in summer, and so on.
The air here is very clean and...
DEM GROUP GmbH
69 000 €
Flat in Duisburg, Germany
67 sq.m211
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Spacious one-bedroom apartment for sale in Duisburg
The area is 67 m2
Located on the 3rd floor (it is 2 OG German)
The house was built in 1938/2012
The object is well maintained
Central gas heating
The property is conveniently located in a quiet residential area of Duisburg Beck.
Bus and tram lines 901, 907 and NE1 can be easily...
DEM GROUP GmbH
70 000 €
Flat in Solingen, Germany
36 sq.m1
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A small apartment for sale in Mettmann
the house was built in 1972
the area of the apartment is 36 m2
Hausgeld: 135 Euro
The apartment is rented out and brings 2,460 Euros per year (3.51%).
The commission for the buyer is + 3.57% of the cost of the object.
Details on request.
DEM GROUP GmbH
78 000 €
Flat in Herne, Germany
64 sq.m42
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Duplex apartment for sale in Herne
The apartment has two standard rooms and two small rooms above the level
Two bathrooms.
The area of the apartment is 64.2 m2
At the moment, the apartment is rented for 540 euros per month (tenants have been renting an apartment for two years)
Hausgeld: 206 euro
Actual annual income: 4008 euros
The...
DEM GROUP GmbH
79 000 €
Flat in Plauen, Germany
90 sq.m431
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Apartment in Germany
Directly from the sobtvennik, a bargain is possible.
Free 4-room apartment in a beautiful old building at a bargain price!
90 squares, with a kitchen and a balcony.
I live in this apartment myself, I sell it with furniture and a kitchen and all electrical equipment.
Come and live. If desired, I can pick up the...
Private person
80 000 €
Flat in Erkrath, Germany
26 sq.m3
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A small apartment for sale in the city of Erkrat. The apartment is only after renovation!The area of the apartment is 26 m2Ground floor (high)Hausgeld: 127 EuroThe commission for the buyer is +3.57% of the cost of the object.Details on request.
DEM GROUP GmbH
82 500 €
Flat in Oberhausen, Germany
54 sq.m
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Two apartments for sale in OberhausenThe objects are already with tenants.In 2023, repairs were made.All the pipes in the house were replaced.The house was built in 1973, high quality: reinforced concrete floors, good sound insulation.The windows overlook a quiet street.The area of each apartment is 27.11 m2All household needs are within walking...
DEM GROUP GmbH
90 000 €
Flat in Essen, Germany
72 sq.m3
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Spacious apartment for sale in Essen
The area of the apartment is 72 m2 (3 rooms)
Floor 2 from the ground (German 1OG)
The apartment is rented out.
Hausgeld 259 Euro
The commission for the buyer is +3.57% of the cost of the object.
Details on request.
DEM GROUP GmbH
95 000 €
Flat in Essen, Germany
52 sq.m
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Apartment in Essen, in the Altendorf district
Address: Niederfeldstr.46, Essen,
1965 year of construction (high-quality reinforced concrete floors)
The facility was sanitized in 2019.
The apartment is located on the 2nd floor, with an area of 52 sq.m.
The apartment has two rooms.
Hausgeld 172 euros.
The apartment is rented out and...
DEM GROUP GmbH
100 000 €
Flat in Freiburg, Germany
63 sq.m21
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Cheap apartment for sale, on the border with Switzerland!
79761 Waldshut-Tiengen
This offer is for those who like to travel around Europe.
For those who would like to live in Switzerland, but at reasonable prices and according to the laws of Germany.
The apartment is located on Schubertstr. street in Waldshut-Tiengen, just a few minutes...
DEM GROUP GmbH
110 000 €
Flat in Duisburg, Germany
125 sq.m5
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An apartment for sale in Duisburg.
The house was built in 1905
Good location of the house in the area
The area of the apartment is 125 m2
5 rooms
Attic floor (DG)
Nearby there are public transport stops, shops for shopping, pharmacies. Overall, good transport accessibility
The apartment is rented out.
This beautiful apartment is...
DEM GROUP GmbH
119 900 €
Flat in Krefeld, Germany
76 sq.m3
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An apartment for sale in the very center of Krefeld.
The apartment is renovated and ready to move in.
The house was built in 1905 / renovated in 2022-2023
The area of the apartment is 76 m2
Peculiarities:
The facility is located on 2 levels (floors) - Maisonette 2OG + DG
Central gas heating, high ceilings, there is a keller...
DEM GROUP GmbH
125 000 €
Flat in Duesseldorf, Germany
34 sq.m1
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A small apartment for sale in the city of Dusseldorf
The area of the apartment is 33.89 m2.
The bedroom windows overlook the courtyard.
In 1995, the building was completely renovated.
The house is located 3 km from the main street of Dusseldorf
The central railway station is nearby.
There are many shops, cafes, excellent transport...
DEM GROUP GmbH
137 000 €
Flat in Herne, Germany
113 sq.m
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There are 3 apartments for sale in Herne.
The apartments are located on the 4th floor.
The house was built in 1932 and is well maintained
The total area of the apartments is 113.63 m2
Hausgeld:486 Euro (per month, total for all apartments)
Nearby there are public transport stops, shops, clinics, supermarket REWE, museums, hospitals -...
DEM GROUP GmbH
172 000 €
Flat in Solingen, Germany
53 sq.m1
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Apartment for sale in Haan The apartment is only after renovation! The area of the apartment is 53 m2There is a balconyfloor 3 OG, the house has an elevator1.5 rooms1 parking space is included in the priceThere is a KellerModern gas heating A great option for personal living.The commission for the buyer is +3.57% to the cost of the...
DEM GROUP GmbH
199 000 €
Flat in Berlin, Germany
61 sq.m321
We offer you a 3-room apartment in the eastern part of Berlin, in the Hellersdorf district.
A 3-room apartment on the outskirts of Berlin in Hellersdorf is located on the 2nd floor in a quiet, well-maintained residential building and offers you all the conditions for a comfortable stay.
You can move into the apartment immediately after...
Germans Has Invented the Technology of Passive Houses
A passive house is a property that consumes very little electricity. An ordinary building in Germany consumes 100-120 kWh/sq.m per year, passive - about 10 kWh/sq.m on average.
This is an independent power system that does not require the cost of maintaining a comfortable temperature. It is heated thanks to the heat released by people and household appliances. Alternative energy sources are used for additional heating. Hot water supply is often carried out at the expense of renewable energy systems (heat pumps or solar water heaters).
In Germany, the construction of passive houses is widespread. And it is not surprising, because this technology was first proposed here: the idea belongs to a German doctor of sciences, a structural physicist Wolfgang Feist. He also opened the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt in 1996. And new standards of housing construction already in the 1990s allowed to reduce energy consumption by 3% nationwide.
The first passive house appeared in 1991, and this year the technology celebrated its 30th birthday. By June 2021, there are more than 30,000 certified passive buildings in the world. Examples can be found in the database.
Special plants for processing inorganic waste (concrete, glass and metal) into building materials for the construction of passive houses have also been built on the territory of Germany.
Practicality is the Basis of the German Interior
The interior decoration of German apartments and houses is characterized by simplicity and conciseness. As a rule, these are geometrically correct rooms. Bay windows, niches, arches and podiums are extremely rare. Also, Germans do not decorate their homes with stucco, cornices, pilasters and ceiling rosettes.
The ceilings and walls are mostly painted with light, often white paint. On the floor there is a parquet board or laminate that looks like a wooden flooring (painted under alder, ash, pine, walnut or oak). Tiles in bathrooms and in the kitchen are most often light.
Typical German interior design. Learn more about the object here
In general, the basis of the German interior is calm shades: milk, cream and olive shades.
Local residents choose classic and practical furniture, with strict proportions. Special attention is paid to the functionality. It is unlikely that there will be an elegant, but virtually useless object.
The furniture is often made of natural wood for durability; the colors are unmarked: chocolate, bottle green,gray-sand and maroon.
In the bedroom, the main emphasis is on the bed. As a rule, it is not furnished with cabinets and dressers, preferring space.
There is a lot of natural light in the German house, no small lamps, crystal chandeliers and various interior sconces. For additional lighting, simple elegant lamps made of frosted glass are used.
The decoration is photos, mirrors and fresh flowers. The latter are placed both in the walls of the house and outside of it along the walls and stairs, on balconies and on external window sills.
The Living Room and Sofa Are Germans Best Friends
In 2014, every third resident of Germany (even more – 37%) stated that their favorite piece of furniture in the house is a sofa. The bed occupied the second place (20%).
The Innofact Marketing Research Institute then calculated that Germans spend an average of 3.6 hours a day on the couch. Single people - 4 hours, and couples - 3.5 hours.
Young people - from 14 to 34 years old - manage with small models of sofas with an average seat area of 2.7 sq.m. Older people like bigger sofas – on average 3 sq.m.
Also, older people prefer natural leather on sofas and armchairs to artificial materials. Although in general, the majority – 69% - prefer to buy fabric-covered furniture for the living room.
Speaking of the living room: 57% of Germans call it their favorite room. The kitchen is in second place by a large margin – only 9% of respondents prefer to spend time here.
Germans Love Basements
The basement is a bonus to housing, which attracts potential tenants. Basements here are called "kellers" and can be found in many German buildings. Each apartment has its own keller, whish also applies to multi-apartment high-rises. It looks like this: the ground floor is divided into equal small boxes (up to 15 sq.m), to which electricity and heating are often connected.
Some people use the basement for its intended purpose as a place to store oversized items, baby strollers, out-of-season things and other stuff. Others refine it, turning it into an additional room – a game room, a workshop, a laundry room, an office or a place to meet with friends. There is even a term for the latter – party-keller.
Residential Areas Without Cars
There is a ban on the use of cars (except for the main street) in Vauban, a suburb of Freiburg. You can get to the block by car, but you will have to leave it in a specialized parking lot at the entrance. A parking space must be purchased.
Residential area of Vauban, a suburb of Freiburg
The residential area was built in 2006 and was originally designed for life without cars. There are no parking spaces in it at all. The main mode of transport is a bicycle. The district is connected to the center of Freiburg by a tram line.
70% of families living in Vauban do not have cars, 57% of residents sold them before moving here. Many people rent cars together.
A similar situation is on the islands of Baltrum and Yust.
Baltrum is the smallest of the six East Frisian islands: 5 km long, 1.5 km wide. Residents and tourists travel here on foot, by bicycle or horse-drawn carts. Interestingly, not a single street on the island has a name, the houses are given numbers in chronological order, depending on the date of construction. Juist is also completely free of cars.
Visits By Invitation Only
Spontaneous decisions are not welcomed in Germany, so it is a bad thing to come to visit without an invitation or at least a warning. It is even more correct, if the hosts themselves offer you the time of the visit.
People usually specify whether it will be a full-fledged dinner or just a meeting. The messages "Waiting for dinner at 20: 00" and "Waiting for 20:00" imply two different evenings. According to the wording, you will understand whether it is worth having a snack before.
It is customary to bring snacks with a long shelf life or drinks to the table. Pies, ready-made salads and hot snacks are a bad choice: putting ready-made food on the table can confuse the host. However, in some cases, when a large company gathers, the owners ask everyone to bring something specific with them, including ready-made ones.
In general, Germans rarely invite friends to their home. Usually, meetings are scheduled in bars and restaurants.
Examples of mansions and villas in Germany
4 000 000 €
Villa in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany
500 sq.m
Rental property
Villa for sale in an elite resort suburb of Frankfurt am Main. Living area: 500 m2. Number of parking spaces: 6. Profitability: 3.5%. Year of construction: 2003. The villa has 3 residential floors, which are rented out for a long time. The villa is equipped with high-quality equipment.
Location: the house is located in a resort park in the...
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1 890 000 €
Villa in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany
439 sq.m1053
The house is located in a small cozy village in Rheinhessen, one of the most famous wine regions of Germany, in close proximity to Frankfurt and the famous resort of Wiesbaden. This stunning house with an area of 439 m? It includes three bathrooms, two guest toilets, four spacious bedrooms, a master bedroom with its own bathroom, a yoga studio...
NF Group
350 000 €
House in Hamburg, Germany
350 sq.m642
A residential building in the suburbs of Hamburg is presented to your attention. The object was built in 1900 on a plot of 1,050 sq.m. The house is surrounded by its own garden.
The house consists of 2 apartments (101 sq.m. on the ground floor, and 91 sq.m. on the second floor), each of them has a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms,...
EW Real Estate
350 000 €
House in Bremen, Germany
170 sq.m
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For sale a house with a plot of land in the north of Germany - in the city of Papenburg.
The potential of building a second house nearby is available.
Permission to build a second house with an area of up to 309 m2 and 9 parking spaces has been received. The house is rented out.
If the new owner wants to evict the tenant, then it is...
DEM GROUP GmbH
475 000 €
House in Neuss, Germany
120 sq.m
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House for sale built in 1996
House area 120 m2 Plot of land 568 m2
The object is located on a quiet street, in the Neuss - Grefrat area.
A kindergarten is about 2 km away, a primary school is also 2 km away, a secondary school and gymnasiums are less than 5 km away.
All services for everyday needs (various shopping facilities, shops,...
DEM GROUP GmbH
5 000 000 €
Castle in Germany
2800 sq.m
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Castle Hotel
An authentic castle, restored from the ruins at the end of the 20th century.
Land area: 5000m2
Living area of the castle: 2800m2
There is a hotel with a restaurant in the castle.
60 rooms
Green, beautiful area: the castle is surrounded by a park, there is a bird park nearby, a...
INDOM
17 000 000 €
Castle in Germany
1300 sq.m
Germany
Bavaria
An old castle in Bavaria
A magnificent, impregnable, impressive ancient castle of the 11th century in a cultural and historical region 80 km from Munich.
A magical place with a history dating back 1,000 years.
The castle is located on a hill, offering stunning views,
breathtaking views of the surrounding area....
INDOM
4 800 000 €
Castle in Germany
1223 sq.m
Germany
Saxony-Anhalt
Castle-manor
A magnificent castle with great possibilities for use.
Located in central Germany, in the resort area, 15-30 minutes drive from
Leipzig, Halle, Lutherstadt-Eisleben.
Year of construction of the main building-estate: 1895
Complete renovation: 1995
Land area: 11 000m2 ( 1.1 ha)
Total...
INDOM
306 000 €
House in Bremen, Germany
120 sq.m
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The living area of the house is ≈100 m2, the total area is ≈120 m2. The house has a small workshop in the backyard, which can be used as a storage room. The building was built in 1957. The house also has a cellar. The house itself consists of 2 separate apartments (one apartment on the first floor, the second on the second). The...
EW Real Estate
470 000 €
House in Aachen, Germany
195 sq.m
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House for sale in Germany, on the border with Holland. The facility is located in close proximity to the city of Aachen. Year of construction: 2022Usable area - 195 sq.m.The land plot is 285 sq.m.Garage - there is (frame)High-level home equipment The house is completely lined with clinker tiles with window sills made of natural stone.Type of...
DEM GROUP GmbH
2 350 000 €
Villa in Berlin, Germany
300 sq.m433
We present to your attention a 4-room villa in Berlin Grunewald.
The villa with a usable area of about 300 sq.m. and a living area of about 180 sq.m. was built in 1985 on a plot of about 400 sq.m. The villa is built with the highest quality and attention to detail. Entering the house, you will immediately be amazed by the luxurious interior...
EW Real Estate
379 000 €
House in Oldenburg, Germany
127 sq.m532
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For sale a well-maintained and very cozy private bungalow-style house for one family, with an area of 127 m2A parking space is providedWell-groomed territory of a green plot, good neighborsThe house was built in 2005The house has modern gas heating Composition of premises:5 rooms3 bedroomsguest room 2 bathroomsOn the upper floor, you can...
DEM GROUP GmbH
470 000 €
House in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
450 sq.m
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Private house for sale in Emmerich on the Rhine
The house area is 450m2
The object is well maintained!
Oil/electric heating
The commission for the buyer is +2.38% of the cost of the object.
Details on request.
DEM GROUP GmbH
590 000 €
House in Oldenburg, Germany
232 sq.m
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Private house for sale in Lower Saxony.Year of construction 2018Plot of land 702 m2The house area is 232.8 m2The object is in excellent condition and well maintained!Commission for the buyer +2.38% of the cost of the object.Details on request.
DEM GROUP GmbH
3 900 000 €
Villa in Berlin, Germany
377 sq.m1074
3D Tour
Exclusive real estate in a unique location! Modern Bauhaus style villa in Konradshee district, Berlin
basic information
This exclusive Bauhaus style villa was built in 2022 at the end of a quiet residential street and just 300 meters from the Havel River. The individual design of the villa was carried out by the Berlin architectural bureau...
Immobiliengeflüster GmbH
1 750 000 €
House in Berlin, Germany
210 sq.m853
Throughout the territory, there is everything that your heart desires.
The house, garden and the entire outdoor area were designed with love, they are easy to care for, and they offer maximum opportunities for living and recreation.
In 2022, a very high-quality wellness oasis was built at the back of the facility.
The cost is 1,750,000...
EW Real Estate
1 450 000 €
Villa in Berlin, Germany
226 sq.m5
Do you dream of living in Berlin, like in Italy? This is probably the best way to describe the Mediterranean character of this coastal villa.
The villa was built in 2009. From the spacious entrance you can get to two full-fledged floors, decorated in a relaxed luxurious style. On the ground floor there is a spacious living-dining room and...
EW Real Estate
2 750 000 €
Villa in Berlin, Germany
343 sq.m1255
A home like no other: with a separate apartment, winter garden,French doors, herringbone parquet and marble fireplace. Pure relaxationSauna and wellness area with terrace. A Schüller fitted kitchen,Wine cellar, attic studio and a bright basement awaitwaiting to be explored. The lovingly designed gardenIrrigation system completes this unique we...
Habita International Estates Ltd
1 500 000 €
House in Duesseldorf, Germany
180 sq.m5
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Comfortable villa with 4 bedrooms, large living room and kitchenwaiting for its new owners!The plot area is 5800 m2.The house has 3 garages, a large Parking lot, the territory of the plot is fenced, there are automatic gates.The territory has its own pond with carp, as well as many fruit and fruit trees.The house has modern gas heating,...
DEM GROUP GmbH
1 290 000 €
House in Germany
100 sq.m221
The property is in a quiet location surrounded by nature, close to Berlin (approx. 15 km). The residential building and 2 outbuildings have been renovated and modernised in 2016-2018. In the large garden with many trees and countless flowers, you can enjoy privacy and relax outdoors. Anyone who wants to get away from the noise of the city and...
When leaving a rented apartment, you need to make repairs
The rights and obligations of the tenant and the owner are spelled out in the lease agreement. Most of them have a clause about mandatory repairs, which the tenant must perform when leaving, also at his own expense!
The fact is that the tenant must hand over the housing in the form in which he took it. As a rule, this means that the apartment has a fresh cosmetic repair, the walls are painted in a light color, and the bathroom has a neutral color tile.
During the stay in the apartment the tenant can, if desired, repaint the walls or change the floor covering. The owner should not prevent this, but they have the right to demand that everything be returned to its original form, which is prescribed in the contract.
Thus, the standard rule applies: rent the apartment in the form in which it was accepted. This also applies to minor repairs. So, if any equipment that the tenant used was damaged during the stay in the apartment, they are obliged to repair it at their own expense. We are talking about taps, sockets, switches, door and window handles and other elements.
Often, the contract also prescribes the responsibility of the tenant for getting rid of mold! According to the owners, it is formed due to the fault of the tenants – rare ventilation, saving on heating in the cold season…
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