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Your security deposit may be no more than three months' net cold rent — you need hand over no more at the handover. — BGB § 551 Abs. 1, as of 2001.
Any agreement that departs from the deposit rules to your disadvantage (e.g. a higher deposit) is void. — BGB § 551 Abs. 4, as of 2001.
A cash deposit must be held in an interest-bearing account, separate from the landlord's assets; the interest belongs to you. — BGB § 551 Abs. 3, as of 2001.
You may pay the deposit in three equal monthly installments, the first due at the start of the tenancy. — BGB § 551 Abs. 2, as of 2001.
The dwelling provider must issue your move-in confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) within two weeks — without it you cannot register. — BMG § 19 Abs. 1, as of 2015.
You must register with the registration authority within two weeks of moving in. — BMG § 17 Abs. 1, as of 2015.
The dwelling provider is legally obliged to confirm your move-in for registration. — BMG § 19 Abs. 1, as of 2015.

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Governing Language Version

This document consists of two language versions. In the event of any discrepancy or question of interpretation, the version in the governing legal language (Deutsch) shall prevail; the English version is a translation provided for convenience.

Frequently asked questions

How high can the deposit be at the handover?

At most three months' net cold rent. You may also pay it in three equal monthly installments, the first at the start of the tenancy. — BGB § 551 Abs. 1 and Abs. 2, as of 2001.

What if the contract states a higher deposit?

An agreement that disadvantages you is void — the statutory ceiling still applies. — BGB § 551 Abs. 4, as of 2001.

Do I earn interest on my deposit?

Yes. A cash deposit must be held in an interest-bearing account separate from the landlord's assets, and the interest belongs to you. — BGB § 551 Abs. 3, as of 2001.

By when must I register after moving in?

Within two weeks of moving in, with the registration authority. — BMG § 17 Abs. 1, as of 2015.

Must the landlord confirm my move-in?

Yes, the dwelling provider must issue your move-in confirmation within two weeks. — BMG § 19 Abs. 1, as of 2015.

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