A change of tenant is not automatically an opportunity to improve the account balance, because rent increases are regulated by law.
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Frankfurt If there is a change of tenants, this often causes a queasy feeling among landlords. Of course, property owners shouldn’t assume the worst of their potential tenants. But landlords are wise not to take the selection of a new tenant and the separation process lightly. Any negligence can take revenge.
What should real estate owners pay particular attention to when moving out and signing a new contract? What should the owners better not miss? Landlords should take these six recommendations seriously when changing tenants.
1. Have important documents presented to you:
In order to protect themselves against nasty surprises, owners should insist on the following documents from potential new tenants at an early stage: a copy of their identity card, the name of the previous landlord or a certificate of no rent arrears, a tenant self-assessment, a credit report and a current proof of salary.
If the future tenant provides incorrect information in the self-assessment when asking permissible questions, the landlord can contest and terminate the rental agreement due to fraudulent misrepresentation.
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2. Pay attention to the first impression:
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