Schönheitsreparatur
cosmetic repair, decorative maintenance
noun SHOEN-hayts-re-pah-rah-toor Rare
Usage Note
Schönheitsreparaturen are minor cosmetic tasks such as repainting walls or touching up woodwork. German rental law (Mietrecht) extensively litigates which of these a Mieter must carry out at the end of a tenancy — many blanket clauses have been ruled invalid by courts.
Examples
"Der Mietvertrag enthielt eine Klausel zu Schönheitsreparaturen, die aber unwirksam war."
Natural Translation
The tenancy contract contained a clause on cosmetic repairs, but it was invalid.
Literal Translation
The rental-contract contained a clause on cosmetic-repairs, which however was invalid.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
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- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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