Key Handover & Entry: Tenant Rights Germany
As a tenant in Germany it is important to document rules for key management and entry in shared flats clearly. Many conflicts arise because it is not recorded in writing who holds keys, when landlords or flatmates may enter the apartment and how lost keys are replaced. This article explains your rights and duties under German tenancy law in plain language, names relevant sections of the BGB and shows practical steps: written agreements, handover protocols and how to prove disputes before the local court. Read on to find concrete sample phrases, behavior tips and the official contact points in Germany. I also describe which forms and pieces of evidence help in court proceedings, how to respond within deadlines and which rights flatmates have vis-à-vis the landlord.
