The joy of a new apartment is often dampened when the previous tenant demands a buyout fee for the fitted kitchen, flooring, and furniture. According to Tagesspiegel, this can quickly add four-figure euro amounts to the deposit and moving costs.
In principle, such payments are allowed but subject to clear rules. The price must correspond to the current value; overpricing is not permitted. Tenants should check before signing whether the amounts demanded are reasonable.
Source: www.tagesspiegel.de
