What should you know about registering your address and dealing with landlords in shared apartments (WGs)?
When you register your address in a shared apartment (WG), make sure all agreements are documented in writing. It's crucial to get a written document from your landlord or the main tenant, like a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, which confirms you are allowed to live in the apartment and register your address there. Without this, you could face problems with your registration and legal rights.
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