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What does Vermieter mean?

The Vermieter (landlord) is the person or company that owns the home or rents it to you.

der Vermieter · die Vermieter (plural)

A property management company (Hausverwaltung) often looks after the home for the landlord. Then it usually writes to you.

The landlord must keep the home in good condition. Report damage in writing and quickly.

To register at the Bürgeramt, you need a confirmation from the landlord, the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung.

Example sentence

Ihr Vermieter hat die Miete zum 01.12.2026 erhöht.

Your Vermieter has raised the rent from 01.12.2026.

What you can do

Always put important things to your landlord in writing. Keep a copy.

  • Mietvertrag The Mietvertrag (rental contract) is the contract between you and your landlord about your home.
  • Kaution The Kaution (deposit) is money you give the landlord as security. You usually get it back after moving out.
  • Mieterhöhung With a Mieterhöhung (rent increase), the landlord wants more rent. They often ask you to agree.
  • Nebenkostenabrechnung The Nebenkostenabrechnung (service charge statement) shows what heating, water, rubbish and other costs of your home cost in the year.
  • Kündigung With a Kündigung (notice), one side ends a contract, for example a rental contract, a work contract or a subscription.