German for renting, housing and neighbours
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A flat viewing moves quickly, and the contract contains words nobody teaches on day one. Prepare for SCHUFA, Kaution, repairs, bills and conversations with neighbours.
What this guide covers
Searching for a flat and attending a viewing.
Understanding SCHUFA, deposits and rental contracts.
Moving in, handling repairs and speaking with neighbours.
Every lesson in this guide
3 chapters, 24 lessons in order. German title first, English explanation underneath. Lessons marked Start are the recommended path if you are new to this topic.
Post und Pakete
Post and parcels
Die erste Wohnung
Your first apartment
- 11.1Eine Wohnung suchenStart your housing vocabularyStart · 1
- 11.2Kalt und warmCold rent and warm rent
- 11.3Die BesichtigungAt a flat viewingStart · 2
- 11.4Die SchufaSCHUFA vocabularyStart · 3
- 11.5Der VertragThe rental contract
- 11.6Die KautionThe rental depositStart · 4
- 11.7Der UmzugMoving houseStart · 5
- 11.8Die ÜbergabeThe handover
- 11.9Die Küche fehltThere is no kitchen
- 11.10Möbel aufstellenSetting up furniture
Wohnen und Nachbarn
Living and neighbours
- 12.1Die NebenkostenabrechnungService-charge billStart · 6
- 12.2Strom anmeldenRegistering electricity
- 12.3Die Heizung ist kaltReporting a cold radiatorStart · 7
- 12.4Müll trennenSeparating rubbish
- 12.5Die HausordnungHouse rules
- 12.6Die NachbarnTalking about neighboursStart · 8
- 12.7Möbel für wenig GeldFurniture on a budget
- 12.8Wenn etwas kaputt istWhen something breaks