how to apply the berlin rent table 2013

How to Apply The Berlin Rent

Table 2013A Step by Step Guide

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How to Apply The Berlin Rent Table 2013

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• Purpose: Adaptation of rents to market developments

(Rule: “Evergreen” contracts)

• Existing rental contracts only

• Other rules apply (e.g. not more than 15% in 3 years)

1. Introduction



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• One possible way to raise rents in existing

residential contracts.

• Recognized by representatives of landlords

and tenants

2. Legal Background



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• Not 1 or 2 family homes or terraced buildings

• Differentiated for ex West‐ and East Berlin districts

3. Where does it apply?



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• Legally binding

• Transparency tool

4. Qualified Rent Table



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• Not heating and waterheating cost

• No utility charges (cleaning, insurance, property tax etc.)

• No surcharges for furniture and sub‐tenants

• No surcharges for commercial use

5. What is Net Rent or what is it not??



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6.1 All rented apartments excl. 1 and 2 family homes

and terraced houses.

6.2 Size measured by regulated standards

6.3 Features (central heating, bathroom etc.)

6.4 Year of completion (roof top developments!)

6.5 Location according to official list

6. Format of the Rent TableMain Categories



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• “Einfache Wohnlage” | basic living environment

• “Mittlere Wohnlage” | medium quality

• “Gute Wohnlage” | good address

• Determined by the majority of quality factors

in a neighbourhood

7. Quality Definitions in the Rent Table



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7. Map of Quality Zones



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• Determine size, features and year of completion

• Determine Quality Zone

• Find the corresponding box in the rent table

• Value range and average

8. Step by Step Process



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9. The Berlin Rent Table 2013



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• Table of extra features and characteristics• Bathroom• Kitchen• General features of the apartment• Features of the building• Features of the surrondings

• Energy efficiency

11. Orientation for Determination of therent within the rent range



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• Grading given in the street catalogue for individualbuildings but not locations within the building

12. Traffic noise level



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• Grading given in the street catalogue for individualbuildings but not locations within the building.

• Addendum for average Utility Charges

12. Traffic noise level



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• Extensive background in real estate development and management as well as business experience through running own businesses for over 15 years. Successful completion of major projects, such as shopping centres, office schemes and residential developments at partner level. Vast experience at management level on an international basis. Commercial and Public Sector knowledge and expertise, allows successful delivery of services to meet Client expectations.

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