Lease-signing checklist and German practice

A focused plan: checklist, one scenario run (~10 min), phrase guide, and a pocket card for appointment day.

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Your prep plan

A focused plan: checklist, one scenario run (~10 min), phrase guide, and a pocket card for appointment day.

What to have ready before signing the lease

This scenario rehearses reading Kaltmiete, Nebenkosten, Kaution, Kündigungsfrist, and confirming keys on move-in day.

Bring

Ausweis, bank details for Kaution, pen for both contract copies

Expect

Rent breakdown, deposit amount, notice period, Einzugstag and Schlüssel

Rescue phrase

Könnten wir die wichtigsten Punkte gemeinsam durchgehen?

01
Review the bring / expect checklist
Confirm documents and the rescue phrase before you rehearse the conversation.
02
Run the scenario once
Follow the full conversation with choices, speak-aloud prompts, and review notes.
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03
Skim the phrase guide
Quick reference for the lines officials or staff usually expect.
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04
Save the pocket card after your run
Open the offline-friendly phrase sheet before you leave for the appointment.
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Keep preparing

Move between the phrase guide, appointment checklist, and the conversations that usually come next.

Interactive rehearsal

Preview the dialogue, then rehearse the full conversation with guided choices and feedback.

Phrase guide

Sign your Mietvertrag with calm questions about rent, deposit, and notice period.

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