die Mietminderung
Translation
rent reduction
Examples
Wegen des Schimmels beantragte er eine Mietminderung.
He applied for a rent reduction because of the mold.
Die Mietminderung muss schriftlich geltend gemacht werden.
The rent reduction must be claimed in writing.
Grammar Patterns
to claim a rent reduction ((due to sth.)) to claim a rent reduction due to something He claimed a rent reduction due to the mold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Mietnachlass (rent rebate); Antonyms: die Mieterhöhung (rent increase)
Etymology
From 'Miete' (rent) + 'Minderung' (reduction). Literally means 'rent reduction'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Miete' (rent) becoming 'minder' (lesser or minor).