Usage Note
Mieterhöhung is a formal rent increase, which in Germany must comply with the Mietpreisbremse (rent cap) regulations; landlords must give reasons and adhere to the local Mietspiegel (rental index). Tenants may challenge a Mieterhöhung legally.
Examples
"Die Mieterhöhung um 15 Prozent kam völlig unerwartet."
Natural Translation
The rent increase of 15 percent came completely unexpectedly.
Literal Translation
The rent-increase of 15 percent came completely unexpected.
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