Local Comparative Rent

Usual rent for comparable housing.

The local comparative rent is formed from the rents that are usual in the municipality for comparable dwellings in terms of type, size, fittings, condition and location. It is the benchmark for rent increases and is often determined through the rent index.

The relevant statutes

§ 558 BGB

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Related terms

Rent Index
Capping Limit

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