Living tips What do I need a permit for?

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Solar energy from the balcony? A new pet? Renovations? A permit is required for these changes to the living environment.

There is an obligation to provide information about these circumstances

In certain situations, tenants are required to inform their landlord or report a circumstance. These include:

  • Taking in a roommate
  • Death of a tenant
  • marriage
  • Name changes

Apartment

Anyone who wants to install a shower or a fitted kitchen in their apartment needs permission from the landlord. This applies to all structural changes and renovations, such as laying laminate flooring, tiling or installing an additional lock on the apartment entrance door.

Pets

For the most popular German pets – dogs and cats – HOWOGE tenants require a permit. Other pets are permitted as long as they are not exotic or dangerous animals. The latter must be registered.

balcony

Solar power from the balcony or a large shade provider – a permit must be obtained for PV systems and awnings due to the structural intervention and for safety reasons.

Living space use

Anyone who is on the rental agreement or is registered as a roommate is allowed to use the apartment. Subletting the rented space or parts of the rented space to third parties is only permitted with the written consent of the landlord. Anyone who wants to temporarily sublet their apartment or even just a single room needs permission to do so.

Caretaker

Your first contact person for cleanliness, order and traffic safety around your apartment.

Mobile caretaker

Responsible for cleanliness, order and traffic safety in the neighborhoods and for compliance with the house rules.

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Release date: March 2024