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The Lease Agreement For Student Accommodation serves as a legally binding contract between housing providers and students in Germany, designed to facilitate safe and regulated student housing arrangements while ensuring compliance with German tenancy law. This document is essential for universities, Studentenwerke (student services organizations), and private housing providers who offer accommodation to enrolled students. It incorporates specific provisions required by German law, including those from the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB) and relevant student housing regulations. The agreement is typically used at the beginning of academic terms or when students enter housing arrangements, and includes comprehensive details about the living space, rent, utilities, house rules, and specific conditions related to student status maintenance. It's structured to protect both landlord and tenant rights while acknowledging the unique nature of student housing, including potential semester-based terms and shared facility arrangements.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord/housing provider and tenant, including full legal names, addresses, and student status confirmation

2. Background: Brief context explaining the nature of the student accommodation and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Term of Lease: Duration of the tenancy, including start and end dates, and any provisions for semester-based terms

5. Rent and Payment Terms: Rental amount, payment schedule, method of payment, and consequences of late payment

6. Security Deposit: Amount, payment terms, and conditions for return of the security deposit

7. Operating Costs and Utilities: Breakdown of included utilities and additional charges (Betriebskosten)

8. Room and Facilities: Description of the rented space and included furniture, plus access to common areas

9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for maintenance, repairs, and reporting of damages

10. House Rules: Basic rules for peaceful cohabitation and use of the accommodation

11. Tenant Obligations: Key responsibilities including maintenance, proper use, and consideration for others

12. Landlord Obligations: Key responsibilities including maintenance of common areas and building infrastructure

13. Keys and Security: Provisions regarding keys, access cards, and building security

14. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the tenancy, notice periods, and extraordinary termination rights

15. Data Protection: GDPR-compliant provisions on handling of tenant personal data

16. Governing Law: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction

17. Severability: Standard clause maintaining validity if individual provisions are invalid