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The Broker Lease Agreement is a crucial document used in the German real estate market when a property owner wishes to engage a professional broker to facilitate the leasing of their property. This agreement is particularly important as it needs to comply with specific German regulations regarding real estate brokerage (Maklerrecht) and lease arrangements (Mietrecht). The document establishes the scope of the broker's authority, commission structure, and service expectations, while ensuring compliance with relevant German laws including the BGB (German Civil Code) and HGB (Commercial Code). It is essential for protecting both parties' interests and clearly defining the parameters of the professional relationship, including marketing responsibilities, tenant screening processes, and commission terms. The agreement becomes especially relevant in commercial lease arrangements or high-value residential properties where professional brokerage services are commonly utilized.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties: the property owner/landlord and the broker, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the property owner's intention to lease the property and appointment of the broker

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Property', 'Lease Terms', 'Commission', 'Successful Introduction', etc.

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the broker's services, including marketing, showing property, tenant screening, and negotiation responsibilities

5. Broker's Authority: Extent and limitations of the broker's authority to act on behalf of the property owner

6. Property Details: Description of the property(ies) covered by the agreement, including address, type, and basic specifications

7. Commission Structure: Details of the broker's commission, including calculation method, payment timing, and conditions for commission eligibility

8. Duration and Termination: Term of the agreement, renewal provisions, and circumstances under which either party may terminate

9. Obligations of the Property Owner: Property owner's responsibilities, including providing accurate information and necessary documentation

10. Broker's Obligations: Broker's duties, professional standards, and compliance requirements

11. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions and data handling procedures

12. Liability and Insurance: Scope of broker's liability, insurance requirements, and limitation of liability provisions

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction for disputes