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The Deed of Sublease is a crucial document used in German property law when a tenant wishes to sublease all or part of their rented property to another party. This formal deed must be notarized in accordance with German legal requirements and requires explicit consent from the head landlord. The document is particularly important in commercial and residential contexts where complex subletting arrangements need to be formalized. It must comply with the German Civil Code (BGB), especially regarding lease provisions and subletting rights, while also addressing modern requirements such as energy efficiency standards and operating cost allocations. The deed structure ensures all necessary legal protections are in place for all parties involved, including specific provisions for maintenance, use restrictions, and termination rights.

1. Parties: Identification of the head tenant (sublessor) and subtenant (sublessee), including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the sublease, including reference to the head lease and confirmation of permission to sublease

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the deed, including Property, Term, Head Lease, Permitted Use, etc.

4. Grant of Sublease: Formal grant of the sublease, specifying the property being subleased and any reserved rights

5. Term and Possession: Duration of the sublease, commencement date, and conditions for possession

6. Rent and Payment Terms: Rent amount, payment schedule, method of payment, and rent review provisions

7. Operating Costs and Utilities: Distribution of operating costs and utilities between parties as per BetrKV regulations

8. Use of Property: Permitted use of the property and any restrictions

9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for maintenance, repairs, and improvements

10. Sublessee Obligations: Key obligations and covenants of the sublessee

11. Sublessor Obligations: Key obligations and covenants of the sublessor

12. Insurance: Insurance requirements for both parties

13. Assignment and Further Subletting: Restrictions on assignment and further subletting

14. Termination: Grounds for termination and notice requirements

15. Return of Property: Conditions for returning the property at the end of the sublease

16. Notarization Statement: Required notarization text as per German law

17. Execution: Formal execution provisions including date and signatures