House Share Agreement Template for Germany

1. Parties: Identification of all parties to the agreement, including full names, current addresses, and contact details

2. Background: Brief context of the house share arrangement and the property

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Property Details: Full description of the property, including address and details of private and shared spaces

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, start date, and termination provisions

6. Rent and Deposits: Rent amount, payment terms, security deposit details, and handling of shared utility costs

7. Rights and Responsibilities: Core obligations of all parties, including maintenance, cleaning, and general conduct

8. House Rules: Basic rules for shared living, including quiet hours, guests, and use of common areas

9. Utilities and Bills: Management and division of utility costs and other shared expenses

10. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for property maintenance and procedure for reporting repairs

11. Insurance: Required insurance coverage and responsibilities

12. Notices: How formal communications between parties should be made

13. Governing Law: Confirmation that the agreement is governed by German law

1. Inventory: Detailed list of furniture and equipment provided in private and shared spaces

2. Condition Report: Detailed report on the condition of the property and furnishings at start of tenancy

3. House Rules: Detailed house rules including cleaning rotas, guest policies, and use of shared facilities

4. Utility Agreements: Copies of utility contracts and payment arrangements

5. Floor Plan: Plan showing private and shared spaces

6. Contact List: Emergency contacts, property manager, and maintenance contractors

7. Cost Allocation: Detailed breakdown of how shared costs are calculated and divided

8. Registration Forms: Necessary forms for local authority registration (Meldebestätigung)