Between Landlord: Elisa Colombo, Urbanstraße 28, 73776 Altbach, Germany, Phone: +49 15734044449
and the following Tenant (details to be filled in the form).
for residential purposes and exclusive use
1. The ground floor at Urbanstraße 28 is rented out. One room. For shared use: kitchen, bathroom, shower, toilet. Additional furnishings: built-in kitchen, microwave, kettle.
2. Heating: Central heating.
3. Shared facilities: Laundry room.
4. Handed over keys: Apartment, mailbox, front door, room. The making of additional keys for the house and shared rooms is only permitted with the landlord's prior consent.
The rental agreement begins on [Start Date] and ends on [End Date] (fixed-term). The rental agreement is concluded for a fixed term because the landlord intends to use the premises as living space for themselves, their family members, or members of their household after the expiration of the term (owner occupancy). The rental relationship ends automatically upon expiration of the fixed term without notice. The statutory provision of § 545 BGB (automatic extension) is excluded.
The monthly rent consists of:
- Cold rent: €300.00 per month
- Utility flat rate: €120.00 per month
- Internet costs: €15.00 per month
- Electricity deposit: €30.00 per month (annual settlement based on actual consumption)
Total monthly rent: €465.00
Payment: by the third business day of a calendar month in advance to: Elisa Colombo, ING-DiBa AG, IBAN: DE43 5001 0517 5406 6735 94.
The tenant undertakes to pay a security deposit of €1000 to the landlord.
The leased property may only be used for residential purposes. Subletting or transferring the property to third parties requires the landlord's written consent. Keeping pets (excluding small animals such as ornamental birds, hamsters, or aquarium fish) is only permitted with prior consent.
Damage must be reported to the landlord immediately. Obvious defects must be reported in writing within one month after handover.
The landlord or their authorized representative may enter the leased property after prior notice at reasonable intervals to inspect necessary work or conduct viewings with prospective tenants. In case of imminent danger, the apartment may be entered at any time. If the rental agreement has been terminated or the landlord intends to sell the property, the apartment may be viewed together with potential interested parties: Monday to Friday 5:00-8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Entry must be announced at least two days in advance.
All structural changes require the landlord's prior written consent.
The tenant bears the costs for minor repairs to items subject to frequent and direct access (electrical, water, and gas installations, heating and cooking appliances, door and window locks), up to €125.00 net per individual repair, with a maximum of €302.40 within 12 months.
Heating period: October 1 to April 30. During the heating period, main living rooms are heated to at least 20°C on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
If multiple tenants are parties to the contract, they are jointly and severally liable.
Since the apartment was handed over renovated, the tenant undertakes to carry out the following work in a professional manner upon termination: painting walls, ceilings, interior doors, built-in cabinets, windows, and exterior doors from the inside; wallpapering walls/ceilings; varnishing natural wood doors, windows, and radiators. Renovation periods: interior rooms every 5 years, wallpapering every 10 years.
The apartment must be returned in a thoroughly cleaned condition. Items left behind will be disposed of after a deadline.
The leased property is a condominium. The declaration of division and resolutions of the condominium owners' association are binding for the tenant.
Refrigerator and microwave are included in the rent (see § 1). The house rules (see below) are part of the contract.
1. Preliminary Note: The landlord reserves the right to amend these house rules at any time to maintain order, safety, and peace in the building, provided this does not create additional obligations for the tenant. The tenant will be informed of changes in a timely manner.
2. Consideration: All residents undertake to show mutual consideration and to treat the leased property and shared areas with care and in accordance with their intended use.
3. Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. During these times, noise must be kept at room volume. In particular, the following activities are prohibited: slamming doors, loud or vibration-intensive house and garden work. On Sundays and public holidays, such disruptive work is prohibited all day. Even outside quiet hours, the use of televisions, radios, other electronic devices, and musical instruments must always be at room volume.
4. Cleaning Obligations: Access ways to apartments, stairs, stair windows, and handrails must be kept clean by the respective tenants. If there are multiple tenants on one floor, cleaning is done on a rotating basis. The cleaning, clearing, and, if applicable, salting of shared areas (stairwells, hallways, courtyards, sidewalks, and adjacent streets) is the responsibility of all residents on a weekly rotating basis according to a schedule. Public sidewalks and streets must be cleaned at least once a week and, if necessary (e.g., snow or ice), daily - in accordance with municipal regulations. The landlord does not provide cleaning equipment or gritting materials. If a tenant fails to meet their cleaning obligations, the landlord is entitled, after an unsuccessful warning, to have the work carried out at the tenant's expense.
5. Use of Shared Facilities: Shared facilities (e.g., laundry room, bicycle cellar, elevator) may only be used for their intended purpose. Smoking is prohibited in all shared areas, stairwells, and hallways. Motorcycles, scooters, or similar vehicles may not be parked in living or ancillary rooms. Escape routes (building entrance, stairs, hallways, cellar, shared rooms) must remain free of objects. Exceptions: strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs, provided they do not obstruct the escape route.
6. Front Door and Keys: The front door must always be kept closed. For safety reasons (escape route), it may not be locked at night. All keys must be kept carefully and may only be given to family members or approved subtenants.
7. Ventilation and Heating: The tenant is obliged to ensure adequate heating and regular shock ventilation (brief, complete opening of windows) to prevent mold growth and moisture damage.
8. Waste Disposal: Trash bins may only be put out on the street on the evening before collection. Bulk waste may not be stored in shared areas or outdoors. Waste of any kind may not be disposed of via the toilet.
9. Storage of Flammable Materials: Highly flammable items (e.g., gasoline, paints, gas cylinders) may not be stored in cellars, attics, or garages. Fuels (e.g., wood, coal) may only be stored in designated rooms. Stoves and heaters may only be operated with the appropriate fuel.
10. Washing and Drying: During washing, the door to the laundry room must be kept closed. Laundry may only be hung in the drying area designated by the landlord and must be removed promptly after drying. The washing and drying room must be adequately ventilated and heated after use to prevent moisture damage.
11. Frost Protection: The tenant is obliged to take all necessary measures to prevent water pipes from freezing. At temperatures below -5 °C, the water supply may be shut off for safety reasons. If the main water shut-off valve is located in the leased property, the tenant must grant access for maintenance work if necessary.
12. Barbecuing: Barbecuing - whether with charcoal, gas, or electric grill - is prohibited in the leased property and throughout the entire property.
13. Emergency Lighting: If the general lighting in the stairwell or at the building entrance fails, each tenant is obliged to provide emergency lighting: the tenant on their floor illuminates the stairwell, and the tenant on the ground floor additionally illuminates the building entrance.
14. Outdoor Facilities (Window Boxes, Antennas, etc.): The installation of window boxes, signs, satellite antennas, or similar devices is only permitted with the landlord's prior written consent and must be carried out professionally. If a community antenna is installed later, private outdoor antennas must be removed by the tenant at their own expense. The landlord may revoke their consent at any time for important reasons (e.g., fire protection, facade protection).
15. Garden Care: If the tenant takes over the care of garden areas, the landlord does not provide any work equipment (e.g., lawnmower, pruning shears).