Phrase guide
German phrases for signing a Mietvertrag
Sign your Mietvertrag with calm questions about rent, deposit, and notice period.
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German lease-signing conversation practice
You got the apartment. Now Herr Bauer walks you through Kaltmiete, Nebenkosten, Kaution, and the Kündigungsfrist before you sign.
Landlord officeRead key lease terms aloud and sign without missing Kaution or notice-period details.
Premium chapterChapter 7 of 17A2Housing6 steps~10 minContent verified June 2026
Build appointment prep planRecommended after Die Wohnungsbesichtigung in the first-30-days path.
6 guided choices
3 coaching hints
5 phrases in review
What you'll practice
- Lease vocabulary (Kaltmiete, Nebenkosten, Kaution)
- Asking about notice period before signing
- Confirming keys and move-in date
Before you start
Signing the lease
Read the Mietvertrag aloud with these questions about Nebenkosten, Kaution, and Kündigungsfrist.
- Könnten wir die wichtigsten Punkte gemeinsam durchgehen?Before signing
- Sind Heizung und Warmwasser in den Nebenkosten enthalten?Rent breakdown
- Könnte ich die Kaution in zwei Raten zahlen?Deposit negotiation
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Appointment prep
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?
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