7 Things YOU should KNOW about CONTRACTS in Germany ⚖️🇩🇪

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In this video, we highlight 7 things you should know about contracts in Germany, to not overpay, get tied down, or get into bigger financial trouble.
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - Minimum duration of a contract
02:03 - Payment method
02:37 - Notice period for canceling a contract
03:18 - Be aware of auto-renewals
04:05 - How to cancel a contract in Germany
04:48 - Be aware of contracts over the phone
05:52 - Right of withdrawal
09:10 - New Consumer Protection Law
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[@carlesinseattle7660]

You are angels for me: a Retired Canadian living in Ulm part time. I think it would be so much good information if you do a video about the 2022 changes that affect everything for expats.

[@emilengoga2539]

Helpful video...German bureaucracy is a hell of a beast man.

[@toplic]

I declined a job contract today, knowing that the minimal cancellation period is two months. The HQ were further away from my home than I initially thought. I entered the companies Administrative Unit, thanked for the time and the opportunity and declined to sign the contract. The women was not happy.

[@fannychristozova8158]

Meaning you had applied for a certain job position, been successfully through all interviews or whatever recruitment process, actually got the job... and then when it's already time for the job contract, you learn where exactly the headquarters are, and you learn about the cancelation time and steps needed? Wow, that must be some sh***y misuse of stages of information (I think on both sides) there! Glad you've had at least the guts to say no, although I think in the best case scenario this mutual ''unhappiness" could have been avoided way beforehand.

[@gerdpapenburg7050]

Again a very helpful video. Just a remark concerning #5. You are able to terminate a contract by e-mail if you do it well in advance and you require your counterpart to send you an e-mail acceptance of termination until a certain date. Once you have gotten this all is o.k.;: if your counterpart does not do it you still have the time to send a snail mail letter of termination. Within the last ten years I was able to terminate several contracts using e-mail without problems.

[@simplegermany]

Thanks for your insights Gerd 😊

[@andymo4671]

Especially on calls you have to take care of. I allways repeat not with yes therefore i repeat what I understand. And I allways order a written summary of conditions.

[@nataliamedina1068]

Thank you for everything you do!

[@rickyn1135]

Great info. 👏🏼🤜🏽🤛🏼

[@ramonramirez215]

Thank you very much for all of the work you do

[@JimmyR2023]

Unlike the banking and financing system in other countries that might be modern and transparent with solid consumer rights for all. Great video.

[@jayhyland1]

Good stuff guys

[@Kandyfrom1986]

Thank you!

[@sebastianfritz744]

Thing 3 is with ending of March 2022 notstandard any more, because of a change of law. Every new and old contract - with a few exceptions like insurance - can be cancelled after the first negoiatted contract duration monthly. Thing 5 is also not allowed sny more after march 2022 has to be confirmed after the sake call with a sigment by customer.

[@Ringelsocke.]

For all expats or non Germans: Even the Germans fall into those contract traps. 🙄 What I miss in this video is a notice about the *Kleingedruckte!* But maybe the Kleingedruckte is big enough to be a topic in its own right in another video. Wonderful news are the changes in 2022! 🌬🌧 Stay healthy!

[@basilaiman7110]

What are the changes in 2022?

[@Ringelsocke.]

@@basilaiman7110 Watch the video. The ladies talk about it at 9.10. (You can find the schedule in the information box.)

[@patriciastoll6619]

OMG! this came in so handy, you guys - Thankyou soooooomuch. So just to be clear - the changes you spoke about are already in place right?:)

[@simplegermany]

Happy to hear! 🤗 For the telecommunication sector yes. We talk about it more in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqynXWMhpaih6s

[@guidopelizza2772]

The best channel about living in Germany!!! I have learned a lot about the country with your videos. Spectacular! I would like to ask. Is it possible to have a Full Time job, and, at the same time, have a Mini-Job? Is it legally accepted or should I ask for any permission to have both type of jobs simultaneously? Thanks and your videos are excellent!!!

[@simplegermany]

Yes, you can! But you should most likely inform (or ask for permission) your full time employer. It depends on what your contract says. Sometimes it says that other employment is not allowed without written permission. All the best 😊

[@ChiragRajkarnikar]

wish could have a video about tax in germany

[@1chicgeek368]

Hello! I just discovered your channel and it is wonderful. It's fun and informative; please keep up the good work !👍 I am studying German and planning to move to within the next two years with my four cats. Can you please do a video about moving with pets and owning a pet in Germany? Forgive me if you have already covered this. Danke!

[@simplegermany]

Welcome 😊 Happy to hear that our content is helpful for you! Indeed, we have that topic covered in our written guide: www.simplegermany.com/moving-to-germany-with-pets/. Hope it helps!

[@1chicgeek368]

@@simplegermany Das ist wundervoll. Vielen Dank.

[@laviniajohn9126]

Hallo,I hope you will have a Thema about witwerenterin for Filipina that want to go back to Philippines forever

[@charlenelegerton6288]

Great video as always. I rely to have your recruiter information please, because I'm looking for a job thanks

[@simplegermany]

Hey Charlene, recruiters are usually specialized in one industry. We go into detail in how to find a job in Germany in this guide: www.simplegermany.com/work-in-germany-without-german/ or this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZKtYZ6qfbeEhqc

[@omkardumbre3421]

Is it possible to decline job contract before joing the company?

[@md.abdulahad.9517]

hi I have one question . My house contact is 1 year 6 month but now I want to change house and go to another place. So what I have to do now. If I give notice 3 months before So no will be problem

[@Judy874]

Hello, please, I have a question, should benefits such as offered gym membership be also mentioned in the contract? What about the relocation service that is provided, it also should be mentioned right? also, how should the overtime compensation be mentioned ? should they specify the amount of each overtime hour?

[@simplegermany]

Yes, if those things apply they should be mentioned and specified how they apply in the work contract or a second document for benefits.

[@ekamatwal9982]

Please tell me how to off my mobile contract .me change my country but me pay regular. Please give me solution

[@PalmyraSchwarz]

Somehow it sounds to me as if Yvonne helped Jen to get out of some of the less favorable contracts. That was a good summary of the contractual pitfalls that everyone in Germany can encounter.

[@simplegermany]

Yes, indeed. And as others have mentioned in comments. Even Germans get trapped sometimes, so of course it is even harder to understand everything for foreigners. We look forward to 2022 😉

[@nomirrors3552]

I know when they had a phone oral agreement problem in the US, that salespeople started to record the phone calls, this then forced the salespeople to use a "beep" noise by US law to inform people they were being recorded. Does Germany have laws regarding privacy and recording on telephones?

[@simplegermany]

Yes, you also have to agree or disagree with being recorded. Although they always say the phone call may be recorded for training purposes.

[@hediehlashgari3032]

Great video! Do you also have any videos about things to declare at Germany customs while arriving from an non-EU country to live in Germany?

[@simplegermany]

No we have not covered that topic yet 😇. But the German customs page is quite comprehensive and in English 🤗 www.zoll.de/EN/Private-individuals/Travel/Entering-Germany/Restrictions/Cash/Entering-Germany-from-non-EU-country/entering-germany-from-non-eu-country_node.html

[@Rey-yf9pb]

This video is really helpful. I signed a contract to a Fitness Studio on Jan 21, 2022. I returned to the today Jan 25 to have it canceled for medical reason. But they insisted that they will just move the startof my contract for 2 months. I said no and I want to cancel it now because I am afraid that I will be billed on Feb 1. The contract states that the commencement of the agreement will start on Jan 31. They are still pushing for delay of the start of the program and insist that I have to fulfill the 6-month contract. My question is, do I have the right to cancel the contract since it has not commenced yet? By the way I signed the contract inside the Fitness Studio. Thanks

[@simplegermany]

Hey Rey, so sorry for that situation. We aren't lawyers, so we cannot advise you personally. You could ask a lawyer for an opinion via this platform: www.simplegermany.com/yourxpert-lawyer/

[@Rey-yf9pb]

@@simplegermany ok thank you very much 👌

[@angelinakarkody4690]

Girls, is there any chance to have a rental contract for 1 year or half a year? Thanks so much!

[@simplegermany]

Usually rental contracts are unlimited with a notice period if 3 months. But we know that in Berlin short contract flats of a year or two are also being offered.

[@angelinakarkody4690]

@@simplegermany Thanks a lot for your replay! Really appreciate it! 💗💗💗

[@travelwithheather]

Is it possible to cancel a rental agreement?

[@simplegermany]

Of course, any rental agreement can be cancelled, it just depends on how long the notice period is. You can find it in your rental contract.

[@travelwithheather]

@@simplegermany no I want to know if I can cancel it before moving in to Germany. Currently I'm in my home country. I haven't paid any Amount. I won't be reaching in time due to personal reasons and when I mentioned this to landlord he said he will go to court

[@simplegermany]

In that case, it still depends what your contract states and we suggest you seek legal advise. We can't tell you, unfortunately.

[@Adarsh_-]

​@@travelwithheatherhey I hope this message reaches you. Actually I'm in a similar situation but in my case the landlord himself terminated my contract just because I couldn't move in on the given date and now he's charging me 1 month rent even though he has already given that room to another person that too without my permission. So please let me know what you did? Do you really have to pay?

[@travelwithheather]

@@Adarsh_- In my case, the landlord terminated the contract and he was able to find someone else just in time. Therefore I didn’t pay anything. It just depends on whats written in the contract. If he terminated and gave the room to someone else, I don’t think you should pay.

[@Tockz]

Wow sounds like such a fair country :|

[@arnodobler1096]

Weinprobe!!!

[@imeprezime9098]

Finally, great news! I was sending an actual paper letter the other day after a loooong time and thinking to myself: "Why is Germany not abandoning already these old rules and catching up with the rest of the digital world?" Eventho' it's revoked some good old memories I'll be happy to never have to lick another post mark in my life again :D Great updates to the Consumers law as well. Thanks for all the info and all your effort to make such a usefull content for us newcomers. I avoided many "traps" since i came to Germany, all thanks to you two!! 🤍🤍

[@simplegermany]

Happy to hear your appreciation 😊. However you may still send a few letters for some other bureaucratic reason. No need to lick a stamp though - the German post has already digitalized stamps.😅 We talk about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYK9gIGVhsarjK8