Renting out a parking space in Germany
Wanted some help from the Reddit, as I am relatively new to Germany. I rented an apartment that has a parking space but I don't have a car. My landlord is fine with me renting out the space, as long as I take care of the process and I inform him about the number plate.
So can I rent out my parking space? I mainly want to rent out as the parking space is empty and I feel I am paying unnecessarily extra.
- If yes, what type of agreement should I create with the person who is renting my parking place? Any templates or sites you can suggest? Also, how to ensure that the person is genuine and not involved in any unlawful activity?
- The person whom I rent out the Parkplatz will pay me and I will pay the landlord. So in such a scenario, will I be taxed? Ideally, the person will pay me X and I will pay that same X to the landlord. There is a chance I may increase the X amount by a few EUR if I need to take a new insurance.
- Do you suggest I get any insurance once I rent out the Parkplatz? I already have legal insurance and liability insurance.
- I have heard that Ebay, Immoscout, and the building notice board is a good place to advertise the parking space. Do you have any other places or apps I can use? Is Peuka good?
- Do you have any best practices or tips to share about renting out extra parking space? or if you have done this in the past? or any tips about things I should be careful about, both with the person who is taking my parking space and also with my landlord?
I only want to rent out the parking spot as I don't think so we will buy a car for the next couple of years at least. I don't want to earn any money with the parking space. I thank you in advance for your help and guidance.