Subletting allowed without a surcharge – what does that mean?
Allowed — and in your favour.
The contract permits subletting outright, no extra paperwork or surcharge. Favourable — your statutory right to sublet part of the flat (§ 553 BGB) is reinforced.
What you can do next
Favorable for you — no action needed.
The law behind it
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Check the whole contractRelated questions
- Subletting generally banned in the rental contract – valid?
- Subletting only with a surcharge – may the landlord demand that?
- Set-off ban in a rental contract – can the landlord do that?
- Fixed-term rental contract without a reason – is the term valid?
- Landlord may enter the flat at any time – is that allowed?
- Administration and repair costs billed as operating costs – do I have to pay?
General information based on German law and court decisions, checked by lawyers — not legal advice for your individual case.