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Hausverwalter

property manager

noun HOWS-fer-val-ter Rare

Also means

building administrator

Usage Note

Hausverwalter manage residential or commercial buildings on behalf of owners, handling repairs, tenant communication, and accounts. Distinct from Immobilienmakler (estate agent); regulated by §34c GewO.

Examples

"Der Hausverwalter schickte allen Mietern eine Abrechnung für die Nebenkosten."

Natural Translation

The property manager sent all tenants a statement for the service charges.

Literal Translation

The house-manager sent all tenants a statement for the ancillary-costs.

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