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Subletting Checker

May you sublet part of your flat? Check your entitlement to permission and a possible sublet surcharge.

§ 553 BGB

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a right to sublet?

If you have a legitimate interest that arose after the contract was concluded, you have a right to permission to sublet part of the flat (§ 553 para. 1 BGB).

May the landlord charge a surcharge?

Yes. The landlord may make permission conditional on a reasonable subletting surcharge if letting would otherwise be unreasonable for them (§ 553 para. 2 BGB).

Subletting Check — permission (§ 553 BGB)