Most blocks of rented flats in Germany have a “Hausordnung”. What does such a “Hausordnung” contain? It sets out …

Einbürgerungstest, question 279 German original

In den meisten Mietshäusern in Deutschland gibt es eine "Hausordnung". Was steht in einer solchen "Hausordnung"? Sie nennt …

  1. Regeln für die Benutzung öffentlicher Verkehrsmittel. rules for using public transport.
  2. alle Mieterinnen und Mieter im Haus. all the tenants in the building.
  3. Regeln, an die sich alle Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner halten müssen. rules that all residents must follow.
  4. die Adresse des nächsten Ordnungsamtes. the address of the nearest Ordnungsamt.
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Correct answer: Regeln, an die sich alle Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner halten müssen. rules that all residents must follow.

Why?

A Hausordnung (house rules) sets out the rules that everyone living in the building must follow, for example on quiet hours, cleaning the stairs and separating rubbish. It is often part of the tenancy agreement.

Key term: Hausordnung = house rules

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