August 2020

Judgment: Eviction of the apartment despite the right to object

The landlady of a two-and-a-half-room apartment in Berlin issued a termination without notice to one of her tenants due to accumulated rent debts. The monthly rent amounted to 564 euros plus incidental costs. In February 2016, there was a payment arrears of 1,630 euros, so that the landlady terminated the lease without notice, or in the alternative with due notice. In July 2016, the...

The dream of the walk-in closet

The dream of a walk-in closet can be realized in just about any house or apartment. At best, what is needed is a free space that can be converted into a spacious closet in no time at all. Whether in an unused former children's room, in the attic or perhaps on an offside in a room, with a little planning and craftsmanship...

Analysis: Multi-family houses are an attractive investment for European investors

According to an analysis by the real estate service provider Savillis, investments in multi-family houses in Germany are very popular among European capital investors. In the first quarter of this year, about 70 percent of the European transaction volume in investments in multi-family houses fell in Germany. The Savillis study examined 12 markets. Thus, Germany leads the...

Tip: What to do with wet cellars?

If the basement is under water, a remedy must be found quickly. Because if the basement is not properly dried or even remains damp, mold can develop and spread rapidly. That is why the Association of Private Builders (VPB) advises private homeowners to contact an abdominal expert in the case of damp and wet basements. This can examine how large the...

Ideas and tips for energy efficient house

The online portal energiesparen-im-haushalt.de deals with the offer and use of environmentally friendly technologies in the field of living, building and renovation. With numerous practical examples and tips, the online portal regularly reports on how energy can be saved in the home and the living climate improved. The editorial team works closely with experts and energy consultants to...

Judgment: Responsibilities for maintenance of separate buildings in a residential complex

In the declaration of partition of a residential complex consisting of four houses and an underground car park, the responsibilities for the management and maintenance of the residential buildings are stipulated under § 3 "Separation of the apartment buildings and the underground car park". The complex consists of houses A to D, of which house C is an old building, whereas houses A, B, D and the underground car park are newly built.

Tip: What to do if the wooden stairs creak?

An old wooden staircase is an eye-catcher in any hallway. The building material wood is so popular because it is characterized by its stability and strength and is particularly environmentally friendly. Wood has a high load-bearing capacity with a relatively low dead weight, has good insulating properties and also looks good. No wonder, then, that the natural building material is popular with many...

Analysis on the impact of remote working on the real estate market

In its "Changing world of work" study, the real estate consulting firm JLL examines the effects of the increasing demand for remote working or the shift of work to the home office as a result of the Corona crisis. These changes in the labor market have implications for the real estate market. The study experts observe an increasing demand for larger living space as well as the...

Tip: Facade greening as natural heat protection

If a residential building is to be protected from heat in the summer, a green facade is particularly suitable. It not only provides natural heat protection for the occupants and the property, but also looks good. In addition, it brings many ecological advantages. However, before the greening of the exterior facade is started, the condominium owners' meeting (WEG) should...

WEG: Installation of e-charging stations on common property

Owners of an apartment in a residential complex who want to install a connection for an e-charging station for their electric car need the approval of the condominium owners' association (WEG). This is because the legal situation for the installation of a connection for e-power contains two major weaknesses. On the one hand, there are still no regulations in the Home Ownership Act on which majority there is in a...

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