#279In den meisten Mietshäusern in Deutschland gibt es eine „Hausordnung“. Was steht in einer solchen „Hausordnung“? Sie nennt…
In most rental houses in Germany, there is a "house rules". What does such a "house rules" contain? It mentions…
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The correct answer is:
rules that all residents must follow.
Regeln, an die sich alle Bewohner und Bewohnerinnen halten müssen.
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Quick explanation
The house rules set out rules that all residents must follow.
Why is this correct?
They are meant to regulate living together in a rented building and are often part of the tenancy agreement.
Background
The house rules state, for example, when quiet hours apply (for instance from 10 pm to 6 am), who cleans the stairwell and when, how rubbish is separated, whether you may barbecue on the balcony and where bicycles or prams may be left. Anyone who repeatedly ignores the house rules can receive a formal warning from the landlord. The house rules are often posted in the stairwell. When you move into a new flat, it is worth reading them straight away.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Rules for buses and trains are set by the transport companies. A list of all tenants is not in the house rules – at most on the doorbells and letterboxes. You can find the address of the public order office from the town.
Memory tip
House rules = the ground rules for living together in the building.
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