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What is the Mietpreisbremse (rent price brake)?

In areas with a tight housing market, the rent for new lettings may not exceed a maximum of 10% above the customary local comparative rent. This applies in many major German cities. Exceptions exist for new buildings and comprehensive modernizations.

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