The German Staffelmietvertrag - Step-by-step rent increases with a system
As a landlord you know that it can be quite difficult to increase the rent in an existing tenancy. But what if it were possible to agree on a regular rent increase with your tenant right at the signing of the contract? This is exactly the goal of a graduated lease or a german "Staffelmietvertrag"! What is a graduated lease? A graduated lease is a lease that increases the rent at regular intervals. These increases are specified in the contract and cannot be done arbitrarily. Usually, the rent is increased annually, but other intervals are also possible. Graduated rental agreements are often concluded for commercially used properties, but you can also conclude a graduated rental agreement for normal residential properties. The advantage of a graduated lease is that the rent increases are known in advance. This allows tenants to better plan their financial situation and prepare for higher rent payments if necessary. In addition, the graduated rental agreement is attractive