FAQ
1. Informationen für Mieter*innen
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1. Rental Process
1.1 How do I rent an apartment with Berlin99?
Depending on how specifically you inquire, whether you have one particular apartment in mind, you just know your general district, or you are looking all over Berlin, the process is the same.
Once you have decided on an apartment you would like to see, we ask you to fill out the tenants information form for every person looking to move.
If an apartment is empty, we will arrange a viewing at the earliest convenience. Please understand that we are a small team, so depending on location, we may not be able to show an apartment in the middle of the day. If possible, we arrange viewings for either early in the morning or in the afternoon.
If an apartment is tenanted, we will get in touch with the tenants and arrange for a date that works for all. Please understand that when arranging a viewing we need to take into consideration our tenants´ schedules.
When you have seen an apartment and you would to move ahead, we require your full application. That´s "proof of funds", the tenant information form and your ID. Anything you can provide beyond that, helps. Letters from previous landlords/ladies for example are a great way to improve your chances. More details under 1.3.
With the info provided by you we will contact the owner and propose you as tenant. We do not disclose your private documents to them.
Once the owner has approved of you as tenant, we will proceed by arranging a sign-in date. On that day we will hand you the keys, document the state of the apartment and sign a handover protocol.
The agreed deposit and first rent are to be paid latest by the date of the sign-in date. Please note that we do not hand out keys, unless both transfers have been made. In some cases we allow a cash payment and provide a receipt on the day.
Once you have decided on an apartment you would like to see, we ask you to fill out the tenants information form for every person looking to move.
If an apartment is empty, we will arrange a viewing at the earliest convenience. Please understand that we are a small team, so depending on location, we may not be able to show an apartment in the middle of the day. If possible, we arrange viewings for either early in the morning or in the afternoon.
If an apartment is tenanted, we will get in touch with the tenants and arrange for a date that works for all. Please understand that when arranging a viewing we need to take into consideration our tenants´ schedules.
When you have seen an apartment and you would to move ahead, we require your full application. That´s "proof of funds", the tenant information form and your ID. Anything you can provide beyond that, helps. Letters from previous landlords/ladies for example are a great way to improve your chances. More details under 1.3.
With the info provided by you we will contact the owner and propose you as tenant. We do not disclose your private documents to them.
Once the owner has approved of you as tenant, we will proceed by arranging a sign-in date. On that day we will hand you the keys, document the state of the apartment and sign a handover protocol.
The agreed deposit and first rent are to be paid latest by the date of the sign-in date. Please note that we do not hand out keys, unless both transfers have been made. In some cases we allow a cash payment and provide a receipt on the day.
1.2 Which apartments are available?
Any apartment listed on the main page under the section "Available Apartments" is free, please note the availability dates. We try our best to maintain the most up to date listings, but we may at times have a few apartments that have not been uploaded to the website, so feel free to ask.
1.3 What documents do I require to apply for an apartment?
We need to see an official ID document, our tenant information form and so called proof of funds.
Show us how you are planning on paying for the apartment, ideally that´s a work contract. We appreciate that our tenants come from a variety of different financial backgrounds. So whether you provide us with payslips, bank statements or a guarantor, we can make it work.
The tenant information form can be downloaded on the top of this page.
SCHUFA or previous landlord references are not a requirement, but if you can provide them, that helps.
Show us how you are planning on paying for the apartment, ideally that´s a work contract. We appreciate that our tenants come from a variety of different financial backgrounds. So whether you provide us with payslips, bank statements or a guarantor, we can make it work.
The tenant information form can be downloaded on the top of this page.
SCHUFA or previous landlord references are not a requirement, but if you can provide them, that helps.
2. Contract
2.1 Who is on the rental contract?
The contract will always be between the owner, represented by us, Berlin99 Property GmbH, and every person who stays in the apartment. We remain your point of contact for the duration of your tenancy for any queries or issues you may have.
If you are a couple or you are sharing a flat, communication is key. Should your living situation change, all people on the contract remain responsible until we find a mutual agreement.
If you are a couple or you are sharing a flat, communication is key. Should your living situation change, all people on the contract remain responsible until we find a mutual agreement.
2.2 How long do I sign a contract for?
We will provide you with a rental contract between 7 and 12 months, but no less than that. Please understand that we are looking for mid- to long-term tenants, who come here for studies or to work, not just on holiday.
We explicitly do not rent out holiday homes, if that is what you are after, unfortunately we cannot help.
Our contracts include a three month cancellation period, should you want to leave earlier.
We explicitly do not rent out holiday homes, if that is what you are after, unfortunately we cannot help.
Our contracts include a three month cancellation period, should you want to leave earlier.
3. Apartments
3.1 Can I register and do I receive the contract document?
Yes, of course. Every person living in the apartment is legally required to register withing two weeks, although in some cases that is difficult, due to the authorities´ workload. Because hefty fines for both owner and tenant are in place, we cannot make any exceptions.
If you go to https://service.berlin.de/terminvereinbarung/termin/day/ you can book your appointment in advance, prepare for a bit of waiting time.
You will receive a paper original of your contract, furthermore we upload the contract document to the cloud storage, so all parties involved have a full transparency.
If you go to https://service.berlin.de/terminvereinbarung/termin/day/ you can book your appointment in advance, prepare for a bit of waiting time.
You will receive a paper original of your contract, furthermore we upload the contract document to the cloud storage, so all parties involved have a full transparency.
3.2 Do the apartments come with bed linen and towels?
No, we strongly recommend that owners do not provide these for sanitary reasons, only a mattress protector. In some apartments you may find a few towels, but please buy your own.