Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template for Germany

1. Pet Provisions: Include when pets are allowed, specifying conditions and additional deposits

2. Subletting: Include when subletting is permitted, detailing conditions and approval process

3. Renovation Agreement: Include when specific renovation works are agreed upon at the start of tenancy

4. Garden Maintenance: Include for properties with gardens, specifying maintenance responsibilities

5. Parking Facilities: Include when parking spaces or garage facilities are part of the lease

6. Commercial Use Clause: Include when partial home office or commercial use is permitted

7. Energy Performance: Include specific provisions about energy efficiency when property has special features

8. Shared Facilities: Include for apartments with shared facilities like laundry rooms or storage areas

1. Schedule 1: Handover Protocol (Übergabeprotokoll): Detailed condition report of the property at the start of tenancy

2. Schedule 2: Operating Costs Breakdown: Detailed list of all operating costs and their calculation method

3. Schedule 3: House Rules (Hausordnung): Comprehensive house rules document

4. Schedule 4: Energy Performance Certificate: Copy of the property's energy performance certificate

5. Schedule 5: Floor Plan: Detailed floor plan of the rental property

6. Schedule 6: Inventory List: List of any furnishings or appliances included in the rental

7. Schedule 7: Maintenance Schedule: Schedule of regular maintenance tasks and responsibilities

8. Appendix A: Heating Cost Allocation: Details of heating system and cost allocation method

9. Appendix B: Renovation Agreement: Detailed agreement about any renovation works to be carried out