Owner has the right to increase your rent once a year, either July 1st or 1 year from the day that you move in, there is a formula used in the general terms CPI + inflation, what they can do is: CPI +1%, CPI+2% and they are allowed to go up to CPI + 5% as the maximum.
If the landlord accepts an offer, we will forward to you a draft version of the lease agreement, which we can negotiate on your behalf and which are generally:
Type A - Usually starts with a minimum 1 year, then continues for an indefinite period. Terminable by tenant: yes, per calendar month after the end of the fixed period (usually 1 year). Terminable by the landlord: yes, but in very rare circumstances. Cancellation is difficult and only for good reasons (e.g., the tenant does not pay, the tenant causes a nuisance, etc.).
Type B - Is a fixed defined period that lasts up to 2 years (24 months). Terminable by tenant: yes, the tenant can cancel during the entire rental period per calendar month. Terminable by landlord: no, the landlord must adhere to the agreed rental period. Since July 1st, 2024 type B contracts are only available to specific groups of people: students, people temporarily needing housing due to renovation and etc.
Type C - Is a fixed defined period, depending on the preference of the landlord, but usually for 1 year. Terminable by tenant: yes, the tenant can terminate per calendar month after the first fixed period. Terminable by landlord: no, the landlord must adhere to the agreed rental period. It is possible to extend the contract if the landlord decides to rent it for another fixed period. If not, the contract end after the defined period.
As it's mentioned in the contracts section, some contracts will have a "notice period" which is typically one month and you can cancel it with one-month notice anytime during the rental period. If the agreement doesn't have a notice period, it will have a "diplomatic clause" which also allows you to terminate the agreement with one month's notice but only in case you resign, get fired or are relocated 75km from your current working location.