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What are the tenant rights for rent increases in Germany vs Spain?

Both countries limit mid-contract rent increases, but the rules differ:

πŸ“– πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ BΓΌrgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB) β€” Β§558

πŸ“– πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU) β€” Art. 18

Germany: Under BGB Β§558, rent can only be raised to the local comparable rent (Mietspiegel), max 20% over 3 years. Spain: Under LAU Art. 18 and Ley 12/2023, increases are capped at 3% annually through 2024.

πŸ“– πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Ley 12/2023, de 24 de mayo β€” Art. 46

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