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| Don't pay the rent, and turn up at the handover but don't sign anything. Ask him for your deposit in cash immediately, if he refuses, then show him you have photos, don't sign anything and walk out. If he gives you the money, you can then pay the rent. | |
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Sorry, but I do think this is utter rubbish!
First of all, if you do not pay the rent, you are at fault already! Just the more reason to list each and every little sh*tty scratch and make you pay.
Secondly, who in their right state of mind would pay you the deposit right away, in cash
, before they had ample time to make sure there really isn't any hidden damage (I know friends who are very good at hiding what they did....). If you go in with that attitude, you deserve what's coming.
Of course, even if you do everything squeaky-clean you are not guaranteed to get the deposit within days, especially with damages. I'd go with the recommendation of the Mieterverband...