Awnings: Can they be installed without further ado?

A tenant wanted to install an awning on his balcony and asked his landlord for permission. However, the landlord refused because he feared that the building would be visually impaired. The case finally ended up before the Munich district court (AZ: 411 C 4836/13). The court ruled that the landlord could not refuse consent to the installation. The tenant's interest in protecting himself from...