FAQ for tenants

The cost of renting a furnished apartment varies, depending on the size, location, and features of the property. You should expect the following range of prices (gross rent including electricity and internet).

Our service is free of charge for you as a tenant. After signing the contract, you pay the monthly rent and a one-time deposit (usually two months’ rent) to the landlord.

If you have found a suitable offer on our website or would like to receive suitable offers from us, please complete our registration form in full first. Our consultants will then contact you as soon as possible to discuss the next steps. We will be happy to organize a viewing appointment on site. Once you have decided on an apartment, we will discuss this with the landlord and draw up the tenancy agreement once you have been accepted.

You will receive the landlord's confirmation of residence from your consultant by email or from your landlord after you move in. If you have not received this, please contact us.

After registration, we will send you suitable rental offers by email and organize individual viewing appointments for you on site or virtually if you wish. Once you have decided on an apartment, we will contact the landlord and draw up the tenancy agreement in German and, if required, in English. The apartment handover is carried out by the landlord or a designated Mr. Lodge employee. If we carry out the appointment, we create a condition report including photos.

Direct contact with the landlord is the quickest and easiest way during the rental period. Nevertheless, we will be at your side as your contact partner throughout the entire rental period. At the end of the rental period, we will be happy to discuss the extension option or the return of the apartment with you.

As agreed in the tenancy agreement, the apartment must be returned professionally cleaned. When the tenant moves out, a commercial final cleaning takes place, which is commissioned by the landlord to a specialist company. The costs are calculated on a time and material basis and are usually borne by the tenant. The landlord receives the invoice from the cleaning company and offsets the costs against the deposit. Thorough pre-cleaning can reduce the cost of commercial cleaning. Please refer to our checklist to find out what is included in a final cleaning.

The specified rental period is binding. If an apartment is offered for June 1, for example, it cannot be rented earlier - and usually not much later. If your desired rental period differs from the offer, please let your consultant know. If a fixed end date is specified, the apartment cannot be extended. If a variable rental period is specified, slight deviations can be negotiated with the landlord if necessary.

Private providers of apartments and houses in Munich are subject to a minimum rental period of six months. The City of Munich regards rental periods of less than six months as misappropriation of living space, which is why we only broker apartments and houses for at least six months or longer.

Commercial providers such as serviced apartments, on the other hand, are not allowed to rent for longer than 6 months in many locations. We therefore differentiate between short-stay and long-term offers.

In the Tegernsee region, private providers are also allowed to let for shorter rental periods, which means that we can offer furnished rentals for as little as one month.

The landlord usually has a clear idea of how many people can live in the apartment and the furnishings also specify this. You will find specific information on this in the respective apartment brochure.

If you would like a personal viewing on site, please let us know. If the apartment is still rented, our consultants will arrange the appointment with the current tenant. If the apartment is already vacant, appointments are usually possible at short notice. Please note that the apartment is usually rented to the person who makes a binding commitment first. Therefore, do not plan your appointments too late, as otherwise the desired properties may have been rented out in the meantime.

On request, you can view our properties virtually via video call. On our website you will find high-quality photos and videos of the property, the surrounding area and additional detailed information on each property.

The rental agreement is concluded between the tenant and the landlord. In most cases, the rental agreement is drawn up by Mr. Lodge - in consultation with the tenant and landlord - and forwarded to both parties for signature.

The minimum rental period, usually 6 months, is binding for both parties. Tenants can usually terminate longer terms with a notice period of 1 month to the end of the month. It is best to discuss this issue with us before signing the rental agreement.

"I have signed a contract for 1 year because the landlord needs the apartment again (personal use). There is no notice period in the contract. Can I terminate the contract?" No. This contract can only be terminated by mutual agreement and should not be concluded in this way. We recommend that you always include a termination option in the contract, usually 1 month to the end of the month, at the latest after 6 months.

The deposit is usually 2 months' rent for apartments that we broker. A maximum of 3 months' rent is permitted by law.

In most cases, tenants and landlords are interested in a simple and quick arrangement, as the tenancy is for a limited period and the tenant often moves into the apartment on the same day. Payment directly to the landlord's account is therefore common. The landlord protects the deposit against insolvency and can provide you with proof of this on request. However, landlords often do not agree to a bank guarantee as it is more time-consuming to settle damages at the end of the tenancy.

As a rule, the deposit minus the cleaning costs will be refunded by bank transfer to a bank account specified by you a few weeks after the apartment has been returned. Repayment may be delayed if damage has been repaired or claims still need to be settled. The landlord is legally obliged to repay the deposit immediately if there are no outstanding claims or damages. It is important to us that the deposit is refunded quickly and correctly. If you have any questions or problems, please contact our customer service department immediately.

No, Mr. Lodge is not entitled to do this as a broker. Mr. Lodge is not in possession of the deposit and has no access to it.

To prevent the formation of mold, regular ventilation with open windows is recommended instead of permanent ventilation with tilted windows. This is particularly important in the kitchen and the bathroom, where moisture can develop more quickly. The correct room temperature and humidity must always be ensured. More information here. If mold does develop, it must be removed immediately. In this case, you can ask our technical service.

In any case the landlord or the property managment must be informed immediately. If the key has been lost or stolen, it is advisable to replace the lock. In the event that misuse can be ruled out, the key can simply be copied.
More information here.

The tenant is liable for all damages caused by him in the apartment or house, the furniture and the equipment. The landlord's claims are secured by the deposit. Please inform the landlord and Mr. Lodge immediately of any damage.

It is highly recommended to take out private liability insurance.

All apartments are fully equipped so that you can move in directly with just your suitcase. In addition to furniture, they also contain kitchen equipment, bed linen and towels, ironing board and vacuum cleaner and much more.

There are only a few properties that allow pets. If you would like to bring a pet with you, please let us know right at the start of your search so that we can find suitable accommodation for you.