December 2019

Tip: Dismantling old photovoltaic modules

Photovoltaic modules are characterized not only by the fact that they produce electricity in a very environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way, but also by their long life. Thus, appropriately selected photovoltaic modules last for several decades when properly installed. If at some point damage occurs or the modules are no longer suitable for electricity generation due to their age, the...

Ruling: Rental amount of the previous tenant must be documented if required

In a lawsuit before the Berlin-Neukölln Local Court (AZ 65 S 55/19), a tenant sued his landlady regarding her obligation to provide information and evidence about the amount of rent paid by the previous tenant. The lawsuit was about the fact that the landlady demanded a monthly rent of 1,300 euros, although the permissible rent at that time was 806 euros. The landlady referred to the...

Development of the attic offers many possibilities

Often the attic can be converted into another room. Whether as a small living room, study, bathroom or even kitchen - depending on the size and needs, just about any room can be created in the attic. With a few tricks, even the sloping roof can be used advantageously and give the rooms a special flair. Basically, when developing the...

Study: How does Germany heat?

On behalf of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (bdew), the market research institute prolytics investigates in this year's study "How does Germany heat?" which heating systems and energy sources are used to heat Germany's households. The age of the systems is also evaluated. Apartments and single-family houses are counted as "housing units." In multi-family houses, the...

Heating with fireplaces and stoves

A fireplace or stove in the living room not only creates a cozy atmosphere and warms the premises, but nowadays is often used as an alternative heating system. Especially Swedish stoves and tiled stoves are very popular in German households. Also modern fireplace kits, which visually resemble a tiled stove, but are basically converted Swedish stoves, enjoy...

Tip: Proper ventilation and heating in autumn and winter

Even with cold temperatures in autumn and winter, regular airing is essential. This is the only way to prevent mold and guarantee optimum humidity in the respective rooms. To ensure that no more cool air enters than necessary and the rooms cool down unnecessarily, short bursts of ventilation are recommended. The windows should be opened four to five times a day for five to...

Clean out the cellar and create order

When furniture, electrical appliances, lamps or other household items are no longer needed, they often find a place in the basement. Gradually, the basement space fills up and the storage space becomes less. To create space again and bring order to the basement, the prefabricated house portal bautipps.de gives helpful recommendations on how owners and tenants can rid themselves of broken and useless...

Study on the satisfaction of the housing situation

According to a survey conducted by the Institute for Housing, Real Estate, Urban and Regional Development (InWIS) and research conducted by the EBZ Business School, the Bochum-based university for real estate management, homeowners and tenants are more satisfied with their housing situation this year than they were in 2007. Most of those surveyed were tenants of cooperatives or...

Construction and advantages of a wooden ceiling

Even though most houses and apartments have a ceiling made of concrete, wooden ceilings are becoming increasingly popular and bring some advantages. For example, sound and heat insulation in a room with a wooden ceiling is very good and provides a pleasant room acoustics. Likewise, a wooden ceiling has visual appeal, harmoniously divides the premises due to the uniform beams and...

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