Vermiete

Vermiete is the first-person singular present-tense form of the German verb vermieten, meaning to rent out or lease property. It is used by a speaker who owns or manages a property to indicate that they are leasing it to someone else.

The infinitive is vermieten; other present tense forms include vermietest (du), vermietet (er/sie/es), and vermieten (wir, sie, Sie). Example: Ich vermiete eine Wohnung in der Innenstadt. The term is common in rental advertisements and contracts.

Etymology: Vermieten derives from Miete (rent) with the prefix ver-, forming a verb meaning to let out; the related noun Vermietung denotes the act of renting out.

In practice and law: In German-speaking countries, vermieten falls under tenancy law (Mietrecht). A rental agreement (Mietvertrag) sets rent, duration, and conditions. A security deposit (Kaution) is commonly required, often up to three months’ rent. Increases and notices follow local rules; the Mietspiegel provides typical rents in many areas. Landlords are generally responsible for major repairs and ensuring habitability; tenants handle ordinary maintenance and the payment of rent and utility costs (Nebenkosten). The rental process typically includes advertising, viewing, signing the contract, handover, and ongoing rent collection.

See also: Vermieter, Mieter, Mietvertrag, Mietspiegel, Kaution, Nebenkosten.