FAQs for tenants

The rental prices of the properties we offer vary depending on size, location and furnishings. You should expect the following main price ranges (warm rent including electricity and internet):

For smaller apartments, flat-rate rents (all-inclusive rent) are usually agreed. These include the usual ancillary costs including heating and water as well as internet and electricity costs.

In the case of houses, the heating/water/electricity consumption costs are usually additional.

With the information about your maximum rental budget, our consultants can send you the ideal offers for your budget. Of course, we will also send you suitable offers that are below your maximum budget limit.

Whether furnished apartment, studio or loft, affordable living is also possible in Munich. At Mr. Lodge you will find affordable temporary apartments.

Our service is free of charge for you as a tenant. You pay the monthly rent and a one-off deposit (usually two months' rent) to the landlord after signing the contract.

To rent an apartment through Mr. Lodge we need the following documents from you:

• Tenant self-disclosure
• Passport copies of all persons moving in
• Employees: additional copy of employment contract or employer confirmation (with salary, signatures, stamp)
• Students: additional certificate of enrollment, parents' declaration of guarantee, parents' documents (see above for employees)
• Self-employed persons: additional proof of creditworthiness from your bank or tax advisor

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. Decide whether you would like to rent the property with or without a viewing and prepare the necessary requested documents.
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 agreed.

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.

This cannot be said in general terms, as it depends on many different factors (e.g. availability of the apartment, credit check, number of people, etc.). You will also have to pay the deposit and usually the first month's rent before moving in. In any case, it is very helpful if you have prepared all the tenant documents before you start looking for an apartment. This helps us to be able to introduce you to the owner quickly and obtain a positive decision.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to reserve an apartment. Due to the high demand, we recommend that you decide on an apartment as soon as possible so that we can make a specific request to the landlord.

Your documents will be forwarded to the owner, who will then make a decision.

Important information:

• The owner's decision can sometimes take a few days, we have no influence on this.
• The final decision is made exclusively by the owner.

As there may be several interested parties per property, rejections are not uncommon. We therefore recommend that you always keep at least one alternative property in mind.

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 six months in many locations. We therefore differentiate between short-stay and long-term offers.

In the Tegernsee region, private providers are also allowed to rent for shorter 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.

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.

If no termination option is included in the rental contract, the contract can only be terminated by mutual agreement. We recommend always including a termination option in the contract, usually 1 month to the end of the month, at the latest after 6 months.

After payment of the rental deposit, an appointment will be made to hand over the keys. This takes place with the landlord or an employee of Mr. Lodge. When the keys are handed over, a record of the condition of the apartment is drawn up. In addition to recording the cleanliness and signs of use, the condition of the apartment is usually also documented using photos.

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

The deposit must be transferred to an account specified by the landlord before moving in.
Landlords often do not agree to a bank guarantee as it is more time-consuming to settle damages at the end of the tenancy.

The deposit must be credited to the landlord's account before moving in. The first month's rent must be paid by the 3rd working day of the month.

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.

Die Wohnungsgeberbestätigung erhalten Sie nach Einzug von Ihrem Consultant per E-Mail oder von Ihrem Vermieter. Falls Sie diese nicht erhalten haben, wenden Sie sich gerne an uns. Sie benötigen dieses Dokument für Ihre Anmeldung beim Bürgerbüro (siehe unten).

Ja. In Deutschland besteht eine gesetzliche Meldepflicht: Nach dem Einzug müssen Sie sich innerhalb der Meldefrist von zwei Wochen beim zuständigen Bürgerbüro anmelden. Dafür benötigen Sie die Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, die Sie von Ihrem Vermieter oder Ihrem Mr. Lodge Consultant erhalten. Eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung sowie alle notwendigen Unterlagen finden Sie auf unserer Seite Anmeldung in München.

Wie im Mietvertrag vereinbart, muss die Wohnung professionell endgereinigt zurückgegeben werden. Bei Auszug findet eine gewerbliche Endreinigung statt, die durch den Vermieter an eine Fachfirma in Auftrag gegeben wird. Die Kosten ergeben sich nach Aufwand und werden in der Regel vom Mieter getragen. 

Der Vermieter erhält die Rechnung der Reinigungsfirma und verrechnet die Kosten mit der Kaution. Durch eine gründliche Vorreinigung können die Kosten der gewerblichen Reinigung reduziert werden. 

Lesen Sie hier ausführliche Infos zur Endreinigung. Hier finden Sie auch eine Checkliste für die Endreinigung und eine Schätzung der Kosten.

Kündigen Sie fristgerecht, vereinbaren Sie einen Übergabetermin mit dem Vermieter oder Mr. Lodge und übergeben Sie die Wohnung besenrein inklusive aller Schlüssel. Bei der Übergabe wird ein Zustandsprotokoll erstellt, das den Zustand der Wohnung dokumentiert. Alles Wichtige dazu finden Sie in unserem Leitfaden zur reibungslosen Rückgabe der Wohnung. Gerne helfen wir Ihnen bei der Planung der Wohnungsrückgabe und stehen Ihnen auch danach weiterhin unterstützend zur Seite.