March 2021

WEG and the duties of the administrator

Anyone who buys a condominium or a townhouse simultaneously becomes a member of the condominium owners' association (WEG). This has many advantages, as any repairs and necessary renovation and modernization work on the common property is borne financially by the community. However, before any work can be carried out, a joint decision must first be made as to which...

Tip: roof made of slate panels and solar elements

For those who want to renovate their roof, a facade renovation with the slate system offers a good opportunity to save energy and heating costs. If you also install the appropriate solar elements between the slate panels, you can produce your own green electricity for small-scale consumption at the same time. A slate system offers not only a visually appealing, ecological and economical...

Judgment: Landlord's action for eviction inadmissible

In a legal dispute (AZ 39 C 114/20), a landlord terminated the tenancy of a tenant without notice, alternatively with notice and demanded the eviction and surrender of the apartment. In the letter of termination, the landlord gave several reasons for termination. For example, the tenant had not fulfilled her duty of care pursuant to Section 536c (1) of the German Civil Code (BGB), as she had failed to report any defects in the rented property.

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