Chapter 11 of 26

The rental contract

Last updated: February 16, 2026

The rental contract

The moment of truth: you are presented with a rental contract. Before you sign, you must know exactly what is in it AND what MUST NOT be in it. A signature is binding — take the time to read and understand everything.

What must be included?

  • Name and address details of tenant and landlord
  • Address and description of the property (incl. surface area)
  • Start date and (for temporary contracts) end date
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