What is it?
The Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung (certificate of no rent arrears) is document in which your landlord confirms that you have always paid your rent. This shows that you are a reliable tenant.
Where can I get it?
You can get a Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung from your current or previous landlord. You can simply ask for one. The certificate is often free of charge. Your landlord is not required to issue or sign the certificate.
What does it look like?
The Mietschuldenfreiheitsbescheinigung is a short letter. It contains your name, your address, and the period during which you lived at that address. In the letter, your landlord confirms that you do not have any rent arrears.
