Glossary
Rent cap (Mietpreisbremse)
In tight housing markets, limits rent on re-letting to generally 10% above the local reference rent.
Meaning in context
Rent cap (Mietpreisbremse) is a specialist term used in German property, construction or management practice. Its exact effect depends on the document, transaction and applicable law.
Practical example
In practice, check how Rent cap (Mietpreisbremse) is used in the relevant German contract or official record rather than relying on an informal translation.
Important distinction
This definition provides orientation and does not replace review of the original German documents.
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