{"id":90135,"date":"2026-04-29T15:40:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/reservierung-mietvertrag\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:27:58","slug":"infos-reservation-rental-agreement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/en\/infos-reservation-rental-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Infos Reservation &amp; Rental Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div>\n<div class=\"brst-canvas white\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Important Information about Reservations and Signing the Lease<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in renting an <strong>apartment or room<\/strong> from us and have <strong>questions about the process<\/strong>? Here, we\u2019ll explain, step by step and, in a clear, and straightforward way, how the <strong>reservation<\/strong> and <strong>contract signing process<\/strong> works. It\u2019s important to us that you feel confident and know exactly what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is payment due before the lease agreement is signed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that this may seem a bit unfamiliar at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>The reason is simple<\/strong><br>Once you make your payment, the apartment is reserved for you and taken off the market immediately. This helps us avoid double bookings and ensures that you actually get the apartment you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Important for you<\/strong><br>You\u2018ll receive all the information in advance and can <strong>review sample contracts<\/strong> before making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I see what\u2019s in the contract ahead of time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes\u2014absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view our <strong>sample leases<\/strong> here.<br>The content of these will correspond to your future lease agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 So there are no surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample lease agreements for reference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you can download <strong>samples of our lease agreements<\/strong>\u2014clearly explained and transparently. Please note the <strong>comments<\/strong> in the sample agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HIB_Sample-Contract-for-Students-Version-A-without-a-fixed-expiration-date.pdf\">Sample Student Contract \u2013 Version A (Permanent)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offer for: Students<br>Tenancy: Open-ended<br>Minimum term: 6 months<br>Notice period: 6 weeks\u00a0to\u00a0the 15th or the last day of the month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HIB_Sample-Contract-for-Students-Version-B-with-a-fixed-expiration-date.pdf\">Sample Contract for Students \u2013 Version B (with a fixed end date)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offer for: Students, interns, language students, tenants from external platforms<br>Tenants: as defined in \u00a72, sentence 2<br>Minimum term: 6 months<br>Notice period: 6 weeks\u00a0to\u00a0the 15th or the last day of the month<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HIB_Sample-Apprentice-Contract-Version-C-with-a-fixed-expiration-date.pdf\">Sample Apprentice Contract \u2013 Version C (with a fixed end date)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offer for: Trainees<br>Tenant: as specified in \u00a72, sentence 1<br>Minimum term: 6 months<br>Notice period: 6 weeks\u00a0to\u00a0the 15th or the last day of the month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is my booking secure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes\u2014absolutely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As soon as<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your documents are complete and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>payment has been received,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">your apartment will be reserved for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 You will receive your lease agreement afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why can\u2018t I sign the contract in advance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we use a reservation system, the contract will not be drawn up until we receive the first payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 This protects you and us from<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>double-bookings,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>apartments that have been reserved but not officially booked<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"page-content editor\">\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"order-lg-3 order-2 col col-lg-4 offset-lg-0 offset-md-2 col-md-8 col-12\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1o0bknhQFzhib_lease-agreement_it.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"\" data-title=\"\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/home-in-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1o0bknhQFzhib_lease-agreement_it.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t    \t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-8 col-12 mobile-adjust order-lg-2 order-1\">\n\t\t\t<h2>What happens after I make my payment?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2018s simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We\u2019ll review your documents one last time,<\/li>\n<li>your apartment will be reserved for you,<\/li>\n<li>and you\u2019ll receive your lease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u23f1 This usually takes about 7 days.<\/p>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Any questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2018re unsure or need help, feel free to contact us anytime\u2014we\u2018re happy to assist you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"info-stripe dark-blue\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"h2\">Important To Read<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Your booking is only final<\/strong>\u00a0once we have received your<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>valid student certificate\u00a0<strong>and<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the payment of the deposit\/first month\u2019s rent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"h2 mt-5\">\n\t\t\t\tYour Way To Your Apartment \u2013 Step By Step\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 1 \u2013 \u201eBook Now\u201c &#038; register\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"toggle-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon icon-brst-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please click the button \u201eBook Now\u201c and create an\u00a0<strong>Immomio account<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 this is required to submit your application. Registration = quick &amp; easy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 2 \u2013 Confirm your email address\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"toggle-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon icon-brst-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After sending your request, you\u2019ll receive an\u00a0<strong>e-mail<\/strong>. Please confirm your interest there \u2013 only then can we continue processing your application.<br \/>\n<strong>Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0The faster you confirm, the better your chances of getting your reservation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 3 \u2013 Upload your documents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"toggle-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon icon-brst-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We require a\u00a0<strong>current student certificate<\/strong> (for first-year students the admission letter will suffice for now). Upload your documents under <strong>\u201eAdditional Documents\u201c<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 4 \u2013 Wait while we review\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"toggle-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon icon-brst-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We\u2019ll review your application (usually\u00a0<strong>within 7 days<\/strong>). You\u2019ll receive\u00a0<strong>updates by e-mail<\/strong>\u00a0automatically.<br \/>\nPlease note that we are unable to answer inquiries during this time. If there are any issues, we will contact you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 5 \u2013 Confirmation &#038; rental contract\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"toggle-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon icon-brst-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Congratulations!<\/strong> Once everything is approved, you\u2019ll get an e-mail with the\u00a0<strong>payment details<\/strong>\u00a0for your\u00a0<strong>deposit and first month\u2019s rent<\/strong>.<br \/>\nAs soon as the payment is received, we\u2019ll send you your\u00a0<strong>rental contract<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>digital signature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStep 6 \u2013 Welcome to Berlin!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"toggle-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon icon-brst-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Direct rental: <\/strong>viewings are usually not possible.<br \/>\nIf you have any questions, our\u00a0<strong>support team<\/strong>\u00a0is happy to help.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Information about Reservations and Signing the Lease Are you interested in renting an apartment or room from us and have questions about the process? 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