New lease
Recipients of basic income support only need approval to move if this involves higher rental costs than before or if the move incurs costs.
If this approval is not granted, no rental costs will be covered.
Persons under 25 years of age
Persons under the age of 25 require a guarantee of cost coverage in order to move out of their parents' household, as there must be a compelling reason for this move.
If this assurance is not provided, no rental costs will be covered.
My apartment is unsuitable for prospective tenants.
No consent is required to conclude the rental agreement. However, if an unreasonable apartment is rented, only the reasonable costs will be covered from the first day of the rental period.
Even if the tenant is willing to pay the portion of the rent that exceeds the reasonable amount, they will not receive any assurance for the rental.
This means that in such a case, no moving costs can be claimed. A loan for a security deposit will also not be paid.
security deposit
If the move to a suitable apartment is necessary, it is possible to grant the deposit as a loan.
A loan can only be granted if the beneficiary is unable to raise the funds themselves, e.g., by paying out the deposit from their previous apartment or from their own assets.
A loan can only be granted if the deposit is contractually agreed and does not exceed the legal limit of a maximum of 3 months' rent. The beneficiary must apply for this.
As the landlord, you must sign a declaration of assignment (loan application form) in order for the loan to be granted.
Assignment declaration VM
Form for rent to landlord
With this, you guarantee that you will settle any outstanding claims from the loan with the job center before paying your tenant when they move out.
The loan can only become due at the start of the tenancy, i.e., with the first rent payment.
Payment will be made directly to you.
rental certificate
The rental certificate allows you to provide further details about your apartment and the costs associated with it. Among other things, you can also provide information about any rent arrears you have already accumulated.
This is required for all beneficiaries in order to check and calculate their needs.
You can also use the rent certificate as a "cost estimate" for a rental offer to potential tenants.
direct payment
It is possible to pay the rent directly if your tenant agrees to this direct payment and declares this to us using the Rent to Landlord form.
Direct payment is not possible against the tenant's will. The tenant can also revoke this at any time without giving reasons.
Form for rent to landlord
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General
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Rental costs
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Reasonable costs
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Tenants receiving welfare benefits
Information for landlords—what to consider when renting to tenants receiving welfare benefits