When does a commercial lease agreement become legally binding in Germany, and what should lessors and lessees pay attention to when concluding the contract? – smarti GmbH

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By: Judith Piperek

Status: 2025-12-17

Germany, Basic knowledge, Commercial law, Real estate

When does a commercial lease agreement become legally binding in Germany, and what should lessors and lessees pay attention to when concluding the contract?

For foreign companies wishing to lease commercial premises in Germany, it is important to know when a commercial lease agreement becomes legally binding and what specific rules apply. The legal situation can be summarized in the following key points: When is a commercial lease agreement concluded? A commercial lease agreement (both the initial conclusion and […]

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