Document background
The Landlord's Notice Proposing A New Rent is a crucial document in German residential tenancy law, used when a landlord wishes to increase the rent within an existing tenancy agreement. It can only be issued once certain conditions are met: the current rent must have remained unchanged for at least 15 months, and the proposed increase must not exceed the local comparative rent level. The notice must comply with §558a BGB, including proper justification (typically through reference to the local rent index, three comparable properties, or an expert opinion), detailed calculations, and information about tenant rights. The document serves as the formal initiation of the rent increase process, giving tenants the opportunity to review and respond within the statutory period. It's particularly relevant in Germany's regulated rental market, where rent increases must follow specific legal procedures and limits.
