Apartment documents checklist
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Generate a clean, landlord-ready checklist for your rental application in Germany. Save your progress and export when ready.
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General guidance only. Requirements can vary by landlord and city.
Identity & legal
Berlin landlords often ask for a clean, well-ordered PDF pack.Eri tip
Lead with identity documents so landlords can quickly verify who you are.
Income / ability to pay
Berlin landlords often ask for a clean, well-ordered PDF pack.Eri tip
Make income proof easy to scan — most landlords decide fast.
Credit / SCHUFA
Berlin landlords often ask for a clean, well-ordered PDF pack.Eri tip
If you do not have SCHUFA, add a clear alternative so the pack still feels complete.
Rental history / reliability
Berlin landlords often ask for a clean, well-ordered PDF pack.Eri tip
A short, neat history section builds trust without oversharing.
Application pack quality
Berlin landlords often ask for a clean, well-ordered PDF pack.Eri tip
One tidy PDF beats multiple messy attachments every time.
Special situations
Berlin landlords often ask for a clean, well-ordered PDF pack.Eri tip
Add only what applies to you — extra pages can distract.
How to package your application
- • Recommended order: ID → income → SCHUFA/credit → rental history → extras.
- • Send as ONE PDF unless the listing says otherwise.
- • Use a clear name like lastname_firstname_city.pdf.
What to do if you are missing something
- • No SCHUFA yet: add a short note and a bank statement as context.
- • No payslips: include your job contract or a sponsor letter.
- • Student: add enrollment + blocked account or sponsor proof.
- • New to Germany: explain your arrival date and current status briefly.
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