Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Landlord-Tenant Laws: 2026 Complete Guide

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers a unique rental market, from the university hubs of Rostock and Greifswald to the Baltic Sea resorts. The legal framework is primarily defined by the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch - BGB), which has governed tenancy relations since 1 January 1900. While much of the law follows the Federal BGB, local ordinances in MV create specific rules for rent increases and tenant protections.

Understanding Local Rent Controls in MV

If you own property in Rostock or Greifswald, you are likely familiar with the "Mietpreisbremse" or rent brake. This limits how much you can charge a new tenant compared to the local market average. In 2026, these rules expand to eight Baltic Sea municipalities, including Binz and Heringsdorf, to protect local housing availability.

The state government identifies "strained markets" through the Mietenbegrenzungs- und Kappungsgrenzenlandesverordnung Küste (MietBgKaLVOKü M-V). In these zones (including Rostock, Greifswald, and 8 Baltic Sea municipalities):

• Rent increases for existing leases are capped at 15% over three years (BGB § 558).
• New leases are restricted by the "Mietpreisbremse" (10% limit over market rate).
• Disputes are heard by the Local Court (Amtsgericht) in the district where the property is situated (ZPO § 29a).

Security Deposit Standards

German law caps deposits at three months of "cold rent" (Kaltmiete). You must allow installments for the first three months. You also have a legal duty to keep these funds in a separate, interest-bearing account.

How Landager Helps

Landager tracks lease terms, security deposit interest requirements, and state-specific notice periods - making it easy to stay compliant with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern regulations.