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Rent in Germany – guides and court rulings for tenants
Guides, court rulings and tools on rent control, rent increases, deposits and service charges in Germany – and how CONNY helps you act on them.
Rent control – all articles
Every CONNY guide and ruling on rent control, newest first.
Read the article 19 October 2026
Cosmetic repairs: must tenants renovate on moving out?
Cosmetic repairs in your German lease: which clauses are invalid, what § 535 and § 548 BGB say, the six-month deadline and what to do when you move out.
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Reclaim deposit – all articles
Every CONNY guide and ruling on reclaim deposit, newest first.
Rent Control in Germany: Check & Lower Your Rent
Rent control in Germany lets tenants lower an overpriced rent. Get your free savings estimate in 2 minutes; CONNY enforces it on a no win, no fee basis.
Read the article 19 October 2026
Rent Increase in Germany: Rules, Limits & Deadlines
Rent increase in Germany: what § 558 BGB allows, the 20 or 15 per cent cap, your deadline to respond, and when a free rent check is worth it.
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Rent Reduction in Germany: Rights under § 536 BGB
Rent reduction in Germany: when § 536 BGB lets tenants pay less for mould, heating failure or noise, how much, the steps – and when a rent check helps.
Read the article 19 October 2026
Tenant Protection in Germany: Your Rights as a Tenant
Tenant protection in Germany explained: rent brake (§ 556d BGB), rent increases, deposit, notice periods and service charges – the key numbers and deadlines.
Read the article 19 October 2026
Termination of tenancy in Germany: reasons, notice periods
Termination of a tenancy in Germany: the landlord needs a reason (§ 573 BGB), notice runs three to nine months (§ 573c BGB), and you can object on hardship.
Read the article 19 October 2026