A befristeter Mietvertrag (fixed-term rental agreement) is a rental agreement for a specific period of time. The agreement states when the rental period begins and ends.
A befristeter Mietvertrag is only allowed in certain situations. For example:
- The landlord plans to live in the apartment later.
- The landlord plans to let family members live in the apartment later.
- The building is going to be renovated or modernized.
The landlord must state the reason for the fixed term in writing when signing the rental agreement. If there is no valid reason, the fixed term may not be legally valid.
