German rental listing checker

Paste a German apartment listing and flag rent, deposit, minimum-term, and tenant-obligation wording worth checking before you apply.

It is a checklist, not a legal review.

ImmoScoutWG-GesuchtPortal e-mail textPDF excerpt

Paste a listing or use the sample to start.

Germany-specific checklist

What we look for

Terms worth a slower read

Rent terms, notice periods, deposits, and common clauses that deserve a second pass.

Best input

Paste the real ad text

Works best with listing descriptions from portals, e-mails, or PDF excerpts rather than summaries.

Why it helps

Carry the same listing forward

If the flat still looks worth it, this paste carries into the workspace so you do not start over.

Terms covered

German rental terms worth a slower read

The checker uses a fixed list of wording commonly found in German apartment ads. A match is a reading prompt, not a verdict on the listing or contract.

Staffelmiete

Rent increases are set for specified dates. Check every step, not only the starting rent, against your budget.

Understand Staffelmiete →

Indexmiete

The rent can be linked to a cost-of-living index. Identify the referenced index and ask how adjustments work.

Mindestmietdauer or Kündigungsausschluss

These terms may limit ordinary termination for a period. Pin down the dates and ask what happens if your plans change.

Kaution

Check the exact deposit amount, due dates, payment method, and whether the listing distinguishes it from other fees.

Möblierungszuschlag and tenant duties

Furnishing surcharges, Kehrwoche, and cleaning duties can affect cost or routine. Ask what is included and how duties are allocated.

How the free check works

  1. Paste the original German listing text or use the sample.
  2. The browser compares it with the fixed term list and shows the wording it matched.
  3. Review the plain-English notes and suggested questions before deciding whether to continue.

Matching happens in your browser during the check. It does not assess the full contract, verify the landlord, or provide legal advice. For the wider process, read the rental application guide for Germany.