A good rental agreement sets out all the essential agreements between the tenant and landlord. These include the rent, start date, service charges, duration of the agreement, notice periods, maintenance arrangements, rules of use and additional provisions such as subletting, pets or renovation agreements. A carefully drafted contract prevents ambiguities and provides guidance when problems arise.

Rent protection means that a tenant of residential accommodation cannot be forced to leave the property without a valid reason as specified by law. The landlord can only terminate the tenancy on the basis of the law, and the tenant is often entitled to judicial review and protection against eviction. This gives the tenant a strong legal position.

If a tenant fails to comply with the agreement, for example in the event of non-payment, nuisance or subletting, the landlord can address the tenant in writing and give them a period of time to remedy the situation. If the tenant still fails to comply, termination of the agreement and eviction can be sought through the courts.

The tenant of a residential property can usually terminate the agreement with one month's notice. Landlords are only permitted to terminate the agreement on grounds provided by law, such as urgent personal use or breach of contract. Notice of termination must be given in writing.

For retail premises, termination is only possible at the end of the lease term, usually with a minimum notice period of one year. In the case of retail premises, the landlord may also only terminate the agreement on grounds provided by law.

This is possible, but it is important to clearly establish whether there is a main tenancy, co-tenancy or sublet. When renting to multiple people, it is wise to make agreements about liability, the division of obligations and the conditions for the departure of one of the tenants.

The landlord must ensure that the property is well maintained and safe, carry out major maintenance and repair any defects that are not attributable to the tenant. In addition, the landlord must provide the tenant with enjoyment of the property, which means that the tenant must be able to use the rented property without disturbance.

The tenant must pay the rent on time, use the rented property with care and carry out minor maintenance. Furthermore, the tenant must take neighbours into account, prevent nuisance and not make any major changes to the property or allow subletting without the landlord's permission.

Medium-sized business premises include commercial premises such as shops, catering establishments and takeaways that are directly accessible to the public. This category offers extensive rent protection for the tenant.

Other commercial space includes offices, storage spaces and practice spaces. These tenants have less extensive protection, but can request eviction protection from the court after termination.