Contracts and administration · 17 min
How to write a tenancy agreement: Complete template and instructions
A practical guide to creating a rental agreement. What it must contain, how to avoid mistakes and a downloadable pattern.
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Contracts and administration · 9 min
Transfer protocol for the apartment: Sample and practical instructions
How to properly create a handover protocol. What it must contain, how to document the condition of the apartment and a downloadable template.
Contracts and administration · 11 min
Termination of an apartment lease: Rules, deadlines and patterns
The Complete Guide to Terminating a Lease. When can the landlord, when the tenant, and what are the legal deadlines.
Contracts and administration · 8 min
GDPR for landlords: How to handle personal data correctly
A practical guide to GDPR for landlords. What data you can collect, how to store it and when to delete it.
Contracts and administration · 10 min
Apartment transfer protocol: sample and 12 items that must not be missing
Complete instructions for the transfer protocol when renting an apartment. 12 mandatory items, free sample, photo documentation, meter readings. Insurance for landlord and tenant.
Contracts and administration · 9 min
The 5 most common lease contract mistakes that could cost you tens of thousands
The most common mistakes of landlords in the contract: security deposit over 3x the rent, absolutely no animals, vague termination conditions. Instructions according to current legislation.
Contracts and administration · 7 min
Bail vs. security: difference, maximum amount and return
Maximum deposit 3x rent (§ 2254 OZ). Returns within 30 days of the end of the lease. What can be pulled down, what can't. Sample deposit statement.
Contracts and administration · 9 min
What are landlord obligations in 2026: Complete overview
Overview of all legal obligations of the lessor. From property maintenance to tax obligations to the protection of tenants' personal data.
Contracts and administration · 9 min
How to properly terminate a rental agreement without conflicts and legal problems
A guide to ending a tenancy for both landlords and tenants. Notice periods, reasons for notice, agreement on termination and transfer of the apartment.
Contracts and administration · 8 min
How to raise the rent in accordance with the law without conflict with the tenant
Legal options for rent increases, the correct procedure, sample notices and tips on how to communicate the price change with the tenant.
Contracts and administration · 7 min
How to properly hand over an apartment to a new tenant without future disputes
Complete instructions for handing over the apartment to a new tenant. Handover protocol, photo documentation, gauges, keys and tips for a trouble-free start.
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