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At a glance

The cash deposit is capped at three months' net cold rent — § 551 Abs. 1 BGB, as of 2001.
Any agreement on the rental security that deviates to the tenant's disadvantage is void — § 551 Abs. 4 BGB, as of 2001.
A rent guarantee (Mietbürgschaft) is valid only if the surety's declaration is given in writing — § 766 S. 1 BGB, as of 2002.
If the tenant defaults on rent for two consecutive due dates, the landlord may terminate without notice — § 543 Abs. 2 S. 1 Nr. 3 lit. a BGB, as of 2001.
The tenant may pay the deposit in three equal monthly installments, the first at the start of the tenancy — § 551 Abs. 2 BGB, as of 2001.
A cash deposit must be held separately from the landlord's assets in an interest-bearing account, with interest going to the tenant — § 551 Abs. 3 BGB, as of 2001.

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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 may the rental security be in total?

The cash deposit is capped at three months' net cold rent, and any arrangement that deviates to the tenant's disadvantage is void — § 551 Abs. 1 and Abs. 4 BGB.

Does a rent guarantee have to be in writing?

Yes. A suretyship such as a Mietbürgschaft is valid only if the surety's declaration is issued in written form — § 766 S. 1 BGB.

When can the landlord terminate the lease over unpaid rent?

If the tenant is in default for two consecutive due dates, the landlord may terminate without notice — § 543 Abs. 2 S. 1 Nr. 3 lit. a BGB.

Can I pay the deposit in installments?

Yes. The tenant is entitled to pay the deposit in three equal monthly installments, the first due at the start of the tenancy — § 551 Abs. 2 BGB.

What happens to the interest on the deposit?

The cash deposit must be kept in an interest-bearing account separate from the landlord's assets, and the interest accrues to the tenant — § 551 Abs. 3 BGB.

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