In the process of signing a lease, tenants are often required to provide sensitive personal information. Landlords are very interested in this information in order to protect themselves against possible rent defaults or to check the creditworthiness of the potential tenant. But which data is a landlord actually allowed to request and which is not? What legal provisions must be observed in this regard?
The issue of data protection also plays an important role in rental law. When collecting personal data, the landlord must take into account the requirements of data protection and ensure that he does not get himself into legal trouble. Because in the event of a breach of data protection, the landlord faces a heavy fine.
In this article, you will learn what data landlords are allowed to request and what rules must be observed in doing so. We also go over the tenant’s rights regarding the collection and processing of their personal data. As a landlord or tenant, you can find out about the legal requirements and how you can protect yourself against data misuse.
The basics of data protection in rental agreements
Lease data privacy is an important issue that both tenants and landlords should pay attention to. In connection with the rental of housing, personal data of tenants is unavoidable. However, data collection and processing must always be in compliance with data protection law.
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