Many German schools are different from those in China. There are generally no student dormitories. The so-called dormitories are all private houses. The German landlord handed over the house to the housing agency, and then someone asked the agency to cooperate. Generally speaking, when students first arrive in Germany, they can apply for school dormitories. If according to personal needs (work, etc. ), you can choose to rent a house nearby. The sharing of houses here is more economical and practical, and you can have a deeper understanding of the customs of Germany and this country.
Second, the importance of studying in Germany
For studying and renting a house in Germany, there must be a contract. It is of great significance to have a contract. In Germany, a paper housing contract became the first stepping stone on the road to stay in Germany. Without housing, there is no way to settle in Germany. When a bank opens an account, accesses the Internet, or even signs a mobile phone contract and reports it to the school, it must have a housing contract.
Third, how to rent a house
Since renting a house in Germany is so important to study and live, what should I do? For example, the type of house in Germany? For example, the advantages and disadvantages of different types and so on. Are all issues that need to be considered.
1. Types of rented houses in Germany
There are all kinds of rental houses in Germany, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, and each with certain opportunities and risks.
Many freshmen who are not familiar with German cities, especially those living in China, easily fall into the misunderstanding of finding a house when choosing a house, that is, they must find a house close to the school and exclude all houses with good location and convenient transportation but a certain distance from the school. On the one hand, this idea greatly improves the difficulty of finding a house, on the other hand, it narrows the scope of choice, leading tenants to miss high-quality housing. In fact, the rent of houses near the campus is generally much higher than that of similar houses, and some of them are located in the city center, with traffic and noise on weekdays; However, some houses far away from the school and the city center often have low rents and pleasant surrounding environment, and German cities have convenient transportation, especially in some small and medium-sized cities. Even if they live in the suburbs, there are buses or trams directly to the campus and the city center, which is very convenient.
2. Multi-channel and multi-pronged approach
There is a saying among students about finding a house in Germany: "Look at the school advertisements first, and then ask acquaintances for help. I can't search everywhere on the Internet, and finally I can't find an intermediary. " This statement makes sense. News on campus bulletin boards is often more targeted than online news. Generally, students on campus rent houses or rent houses for a short period of time, which is generally high in safety and cost performance. Small advertisements in cities often contain rental information that is not available on the Internet. Entrusting acquaintances who are familiar with the city and have many years of life experience to help find a house is also one of the effective methods, saving time and effort; Although the information on the network is complex, it is relatively comprehensive and often brings unexpected surprises; Entrusting an intermediary is safe and efficient, and can be used as a powerful rental guarantee. Let's compare the advantages and disadvantages of different ways to find a house, and give targeted suggestions to help you avoid the "trap" of finding a house.
In short, in the process of looking for a house, we should integrate various channels and information, conduct repeated verification and comparison, and avoid mistakes. It is worth noting that if you are looking for a house by yourself, it is best to contact the landlord directly and meet the landlord to see the house. If you meet a domestic landlord or a second landlord (usually a domestic student) who provides short rent, you should try your best to obtain a housing contract, and carefully check the contents of the contract before paying the deposit to prevent being cheated. However, if you have no experience in finding a house, and your language level is limited, or you are too busy to find a house for study reasons, it is recommended to entrust a reliable intermediary company. In Germany, there is a German organization that specializes in finding houses for German students, and the KBC Sino-German Cultural Exchange Center mentioned above provides such services.
3. Master the renting process and find the right time to rent.
Although looking for a house should be multi-pronged, multi-channel utilization and started as soon as possible, different rental channels have different processes and estimated time periods. Below we will classify and compare the process and time corresponding to various ways of finding a house.
In contrast, the process of contacting the landlord through local advertisements and newspaper information is the most complicated, and it takes a lot of time and details to worry about. Although the process of entrusting acquaintances to handle and find a house through the network is relatively simple, it has certain risks and needs to reserve a lot of time to deal with various uncertain factors; Entrusting an intermediary seems to be the safest, takes a moderate time, but costs more.
Note: It is also learned from the Xiaobian of KBC Sino-German Cultural Center that Germany has implemented the principle of "whoever entrusts pays" since June 1 2065438. In other words, if the landlord entrusts an intermediary to publish an advertisement for renting a house, the house seeker can not pay the intermediary fee, which is the so-called "wool is on the sheep". Intermediary companies must be responsible for the landlord's service fees. So they usually have to assure the landlord that the tenant they are looking for has enough salary income so as not to harm the landlord's interests. Therefore, tenants need more materials and complicated procedures. On the other hand, if the house seeker entrusts an intermediary to find a house, although it will cost more, the intermediary company will be responsible for the tenant to ensure that its interests are not infringed and the risk is less.
Fourth, matters needing attention in renting a house
In addition, renting a house does not mean that the contract is over. Before this, we should pay attention to many situations, not only involving the house problem, but also involving future problems to avoid disputes.
1. Understand the preferences of landlords and overcome cultural barriers.
There are great differences between Chinese and western cultures, as well as personal tastes, hobbies and values. Many times, differences in cultural background and living habits may lead to many different ideas between the two sides. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand the likes and dislikes of German landlords, especially the living requirements of tenants, for establishing a good relationship with landlords and properly solving possible rental problems or contradictions. Apart from the differences caused by personal factors, the general requirements of German landlords for tenants can be summarized as follows:
Pay the rent on time. According to German law, the landlord will have the right to terminate the lease contract and ask the tenant to move out, if the rent amount is delayed several times or reaches two months. If you can't pay the rent within the specified time due to other reasons, you'd better inform the landlord in advance, explain the reasons clearly and get the landlord's understanding.
② Keep the rented house clean and tidy, without any bad habits. Many Germans attach great importance to room hygiene, and their homes are often spotless and in good order.
③ Good language communication skills. Although this requirement is a bit harsh for many freshmen who have just arrived in Germany, in fact, many Germans can speak English now. It is important to dare to express and be good at listening. I believe the communication problem will be solved.
(4) Have a fixed economic income. Fixed economic income is an effective guarantee for the lease relationship in the landlord's view. For students who have no economic income, showing frozen accounts is also a way to get the approval of the landlord. It is important to convince the landlord that the tenant has enough financial strength to complete the contract.
⑤ Garbage classification is correct. German garbage needs to be classified, which can be roughly divided into five categories: Bioabfall (which can be simply understood as kitchen waste, but only food), Verpackung (packed in a yellow plastic bag with a green dot recycling sign-der Grü ne Punkt) and Altpapier (paper: newspaper, advertising paper, etc. ), Restmüll (other garbage) and Glas (wine bottle).
Besides, there are many requirements that vary from person to person. For example, some landlords hope that tenants can live for a long time, and some prohibit tenants from keeping pets. In short, it is best for renters to ask the landlord before signing the lease contract to avoid unnecessary friction in the future.
2. Read the terms carefully and sign the lease contract.
The lease contract is the most important part in the lease process. On the one hand, it declares the formal entry into force of the lease relationship, on the other hand, it stipulates the rights and obligations of both parties to the lease, which provides reference for solving various problems in the future. Under normal circumstances, the rental contract is drafted by the landlord, and the tenant needs to read the terms of the contract one by one, especially the rent, surcharge, deposit, housing equipment, termination period and other important payments. If there is any objection, he must communicate and coordinate with the landlord before signing the contract to ensure that his rights and interests are not harmed. In some cases, the landlord did not provide a paper contract for the first time, but determined the lease relationship through oral agreement. At this time, the renter must keep the communication records with the landlord (such as SMS, email, etc.). ) and implement it in writing after oral agreement.
Once the contract is signed, even if it takes effect, it means that both parties have agreed to all the terms in the contract. At this time, if you raise objections again, it may be difficult to modify the contract. Therefore, all questions about the contract must be raised before signing the contract.
3. Check the furniture and facilities and complete the handover of the house.
The last step before moving in is to check the furniture and facilities and complete the handover of the house keys. Don't think this is an easy thing. In order to avoid conflicts with the landlord in furniture facilities in the future, the tenant must carefully check all kinds of electrical appliances and furniture in the house before moving in to ensure that everything can work normally, such as whether the toilet can flush normally, whether the shower head is blocked, and whether all the lights can be turned on and off normally. At the same time, check whether there is mold on the wall and whether there are security risks in doors and windows. If problems are found, we should inform the landlord for renovation as soon as possible. Once we move in, the responsibility for the damage to the house and equipment is likely to be borne by the tenant himself.
Going abroad for the first time, looking for a house for the first time, signing a contract for the first time, and staying for the first time, many experiences of "first time" living independently become scary, interesting, uneasy and mixed. But in any case, these experiences eventually became precious memories and valuable experiences. "objective analysis, optimistic face", I hope the six strategies summarized above can help you save a lot of unnecessary forks in the road and go straight to the end of successful rental.