Housing Department (WoRe)
Your contact point for all subletting and housing matters
Welcome to the Housing Department (WoRe)
The Housing Department (Wohnungsreferat) is your go-to contact for all matters related to sublease agreements in Pfaffenhof I & II. It is part of Pfaffenhof Tutorien e.V.
We help you legally sublet or rent a room and provide the necessary certificates for the registration office (Bürgerbüro) as well as name signs for mailboxes and doorbells.
To help you find what you need quickly, we have summarised our services here.
SubletOur Services
Sublease Agreements
We facilitate the only legal way to rent or sublet a room in Pfaffenhof I & II on a short-term basis.
WGB Certificate
We issue the certificate required for registration at the local registration office (Bürgerbüro), available for sub-tenants.
Name Signs (Mailbox/Doorbell)
Official name signs are available directly from us at the office.
VSSW Office Hours
In person
Tue & Thu: 13:00 – 15:00
By phone
Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 11:00
VSSW Address
VSSW Pfaffenwaldring 50A 70569 Stuttgart Germany
Get in touch
For subletting enquiries and Housing Department services, reach out to us directly:
wore@pfaffenhof.net
Office hours: Tuesday 19:00 – 20:00
Official Landlord (VSSW)
For lease, rent, repairs and registration matters, please contact VSSW:
info@vssw.de
+49 (0)711 250855-51
Tue & Thu: 13:00 – 15:00 | Phone Mon–Fri: 09:00 – 11:00
How does subletting work?
For the subletting process, we require the following documents:
Completed sublease agreement (English version) signed by both main and sub-tenant
Copy of the main tenant's lease with VSSW
Copy of the sub-tenant's enrolment certificate
Optional:
Liability declaration from the main tenant (waives the deposit for the sub-tenant)
Important: All documents must be submitted at least 14 days before the start of the rental period. We only process typed, non-write-protected documents.
I am looking for a room
Apply in person during office hours or by email
Required information:
First & last name
Desired period (full months only)
Mobile number
Email address
Enrolment certificate
Prerequisite: enrolled student with a valid student ID — students from any university are welcome
You will be placed on the waitlist and notified as soon as a room becomes available
Join our WhatsApp group to be notified about available rooms and stay in touch with the Housing Department.
Join WhatsApp GroupI am offering a room
Required documents:
First page of the sublease agreement (English)
Copy of the lease agreement with VSSW
Optional:
Liability declaration (deposit waived; main tenant is liable for damages)
Join our WhatsApp group to advertise your room and get in touch with interested tenants.
Join WhatsApp GroupAdditional Notes
Monthly Rent:
Main tenant continues to pay rent to VSSW
Payment from sub-tenant is arranged directly with the main tenant
Deposit & Fees:
€500 deposit (waived with liability declaration from main tenant)
€5 processing fee
€10 per month of the sublease
Internet:
Registration must be done separately via Selfnet (cannot be transferred from the main tenant)
Move-in / Move-out / Key handover:
Arranged individually between main and sub-tenant; we assist with inspection appointments
Registration at the Bürgerbüro:
We issue the necessary document upon request
Landlord Confirmation (WGB)
The Housing Department issues a Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung (landlord confirmation) upon request, required for registration at the Bürgerbüro.
How to apply?
Simply request by email or during office hours
Please have your sublease agreement or rental proof ready
Name Signs (Mailbox/Doorbell)
Every tenant receives a name sign for their mailbox and doorbell, available directly from us at the office.
How to get one:
Pick up in person during office hours
Name is printed on the sign upon presentation of the lease or sublease agreement