This article explains how contract durations work and which dates are relevant for you as a tenant.
The legal rules are defined in section 2.1 “Mietdauer” of your rental contract.
Where to Find Your Rental Period
You can always find your currently selected rental period on our website:
Under your booking, check the fields:
Move in
Move out
These two dates clearly show:
how long you can stay in the apartment
the exact period for which you are obligated to pay rent
The Two Time Periods in Your Contract
Your rental contract contains two different time-related elements:
1. Minimum Rental Period
This is the period you commit to when booking. During this time, you are obligated to pay rent.
2. Fixed-Term Limitation (Befristung)
This defines the maximum legal duration of the contract.
You may see a sentence like:
“Das Mietverhältnis ist auf die Dauer von X Monaten befristet.”
This sentence defines the fixed-term limitation and means that the contract automatically ends after this period unless extended.
Contracts with a fixed term of 36 months can theoretically be extended afterward, but this does not change your selected rental period.
What Really Matters for You as a Tenant
The most important dates for you are the ones you selected when booking.
For shorter contracts (e.g. 6 months), these dates are defined in the contract by the sentences:
“Das Mietverhältnis beginnt am (date)”
“Es endet daher am (date)”
These dates determine:
how long you can stay in the apartment
for which period you are required to pay rent
Special Case: 36-Month Contracts
For contracts with a 36-month fixed term, the process works slightly differently:
By completing your booking, a termination notice is already set for the end of your selected rental period. This means the contract still ends automatically after your chosen stay unless a new agreement is made.
Want to Change Your Rental Period?
If you would like to change your move-in or move-out dates, please contact the Friends in Flats team. We’ll be happy to check your options with you.
Minimum Rental Period
The minimum rental period at Friends in Flats is generally 3 months. This means that when you book a room or apartment, you commit to staying and paying rent for at least three months. Shorter stays are usually not possible unless explicitly stated in the listing.