PCS Guides
Everything we explain to our tenants every week — written down. German renting, OHA, utilities, pets and the paperwork nobody warns you about.
Utilities in Germany: Nebenkosten, Rundfunkbeitrag & Co. Explained
Why your German rent quote isn't the whole story: utility advances, annual reconciliations, electricity contracts and the broadcast fee.
Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA): How It Works
What TLA covers in Germany, how long you can claim it, and how to use it as a bridge into your long-term apartment.
Renting Sight Unseen from the States — Safely
How to rent a German apartment from 4,000 miles away without getting scammed: video tours, verification, payment red flags.
PCS to Wiesbaden – Complete Checklist
Everything to do from the day you get orders to your first week in Wiesbaden — timelines, paperwork, housing, pets and cars.
OHA Rates Germany Explained
How the Overseas Housing Allowance works in Germany: rent cap vs. utility allowance, MIHA, and how to make sure a lease fits your rank.
Off-Base Housing in Wiesbaden: What to Expect
Neighborhoods, commute times, prices and the realities of renting off-base near Clay Kaserne — from someone who manages apartments there.
The Military Clause in German Leases: What It Is and Why You Need It
PCS orders don't impress a standard German lease. The military clause does — here's exactly what it should say and how to get it.
German Rental Contracts for US Military – Translated & Explained
Kaution, Nebenkosten, Kündigungsfrist, military clause: the German lease, decoded line by line for American renters.
Bringing Pets to Germany (Import Rules, Pet-Friendly Housing)
Microchips, rabies timelines, airline cargo, breed rules and how to actually find a pet-friendly rental near base.