Question 24
In most apartment buildings in Germany there is a "house rules" document ("Hausordnung"). What does such a document contain? It states …
German original: In den meisten Mietshäusern in Deutschland gibt es eine "Hausordnung". Was steht in einer solchen "Hausordnung"? Sie nennt …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Rules for using public transport.
- all tenants in the house.
- Rules that all residents must adhere to. — Correct answer
- the address of the nearest public order office.
Explanation
The Hausordnung (house rules) regulates how residents live together in a rental building. It contains rules about quiet hours, staircase cleaning, waste disposal, pets, and shared spaces, which all residents are required to follow.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- most — 'Most' refers to the largest part of a group or quantity. It indicates that something applies to more than half, often to nearly all, of something.
- one / someone — 'Einer' is a German pronoun or article referring to a single, unspecified male person or thing, equivalent to 'one' or 'someone'.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- stands / is written — 'Steht' is the third person singular present tense of the German verb 'stehen' (to stand). It describes that something or someone is in an upright position or that something is written in a text.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- house rules / building regulations — House rules are a set of regulations that govern living together in an apartment building or residential complex. They specify what tenants must follow, such as quiet hours, waste disposal, or stairwell cleaning duties.
- rental apartment buildings — A rental apartment building is a multi-unit residential building where the owner rents out individual apartments to tenants. Residents pay regular rent but do not own their apartments.