Checklist for Moving into an Apartment in Germany
This checklist, designed for expats, students, and other newcomers, simplifies the process of moving into an apartment in Germany and ensures all key aspects are covered.
Review Lease Agreement
Review all terms in the lease agreement, focusing on notice periods, additional costs, and deposit requirements.
Basic Contract Terms /
Grundlegende Vertragsbedingungen
Lease Start and Duration / Mietbeginn und -dauer
Notice Periods /
Kündigungsfristen
Costs and Fees /
Kosten und Gebühren
Monthly Rent and Utilities / Monatliche Miete und Nebenkosten
Security Deposit /
Kaution
Apartment Handover Protocol
Document the apartment's condition, noting any existing damages or issues. This protocol is crucial for protecting your deposit.
Documentation of Items /
Dokumentation der Gegenstände
Existing Damages / Vorhandene Schäden
Visit the Registration Office
Register your new address at the local residents' registration office within 14 days of moving in. This registration is mandatory!
Understanding the Registration Process /
Verständnis des Anmeldeprozesses
Office Locations / Standorte der Ämter
Booking an Appointment / Standorte der Ämter
What if I move within Germany? / Was, wenn ich innerhalb Deutschlands umziehe?
You must re-register at the local Residents' Registration Office of your new residence. / Sie müssen sich beim Einwohnermeldeamt Ihres neuen Wohnortes erneut anmelden.
Setting up Electricity, Water, Internet
Choose and sign contracts with utility providers for electricity, water, and internet services.
Understanding Utility Bills / Verständnis der Nebenkostenabrechnung
Utility Bills in Germany / Nebenkostenabrechnungen in DE
Broadcasting Contribution Registration
Register for the broadcasting contribution fee (“Rundfunkbeitrag”), a mandatory fee for all households in Germany.
Distribution of Broadcasting Fees/
Verteilung der Rundfunkgebühren
The monthly broadcasting fee is 18.36 euros per household. Of this amount, 12.78 euros go to ARD, 4.69 euros to ZDF, and 0.54 euros to Deutschlandradio. All other providers share the remaining 0.35 euros.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY!
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