The inheritance of real estate is an important topic for many owners and is often associated with uncertainties and unanswered questions. Planning ahead can not only avoid disputes within the family, but also offer tax advantages. But what aspects should owners pay particular attention to when planning their estate? Early planning creates clarityOne of the...
Owning a property is associated with many benefits - but also with responsibility. In order to be protected against damage and risks in the long term, the right insurance cover is essential for owners. This article provides an overview of the most important policies that protect property owners from unexpected costs and legal disputes.
A loss of rent can quickly become a financial burden for landlords. If rent payments are not made, this not only results in short-term loss of income, but often also long-term damage if action is not taken in good time. This makes it all the more important to protect yourself early on and be prepared for such cases. Prevention through careful tenant selectionThe best way to...
The heating season regularly raises questions about the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. Landlords are obliged to provide a functioning heating system that guarantees the minimum standard of room temperature during the heating season (October 1 to April 30). If this is not the case, tenants may be able to demand a rent reduction. Defects such as a...
The Leverkusen Local Court ruled that a landlord may not terminate a tenant's lease without notice for stealing electricity for an electric car (AZ: 22 C 157/23). In this case, tenants had repeatedly charged their hybrid vehicle at a general socket in the apartment building. This led to displeasure among the neighbors. Despite the small amount of damage of 48 euros, the landlord had a...
Bei einer Wohnungsumwandlung in Eigentum hat ein dingliches Vorkaufsrecht für Angehörige Vorrang vor dem Mietervorkaufsrecht, selbst wenn das Mietverhältnis zuvor bestand. Das geht aus einem Urteil des Bundesgerichtshofs hervor (Az.: V ZR 48/23). Das dingliche Recht bleibt dabei selbst nach einer Scheidung bestehen, wenn sich die Expartner entsprechende dingliche Vorkaufsrechte zugesprochen...
Ein Gebäudeversicherer ist verpflichtet, den Käufer einer versicherten Immobilie zu beraten. Das entschied das Oberlandesgericht Karlsruhe (AZ: 1 O 164/21). Möchte der Käufer die bestehende Versicherung übernehmen oder für die Prämienzahlung aufzukommen, macht dies gegenüber der Versicherung deutlich und es erfolgt keine Beratung, kann der Versicherer für eine mögliche Unterversicherung haften....
The hammer and ladder right also applies to earthworks on neighboring properties. This means that, under certain conditions, owners have the right to enter neighboring properties and place ladders or construction equipment there, for example. This is the case if necessary construction or repair work is being carried out on your own property from the neighboring property...
Tenants are not obliged to vacate their apartments for modernization work. This applies in particular to properties in need of refurbishment where modernization work is planned and can be carried out without temporarily displacing tenants. However, there are also exceptions. One such exception is when the measures in a dilapidated building cannot be carried out in any other way. So decided...
Simple garden areas such as lawns, plant beds and a garden shed are not considered "elaborately designed living environment". Therefore, no rent increase can be demanded for them. This was decided by the Berlin-Schöneberg district court (AZ: 105 C 226/23). In this case, a landlady wanted to increase the rent. She was of the opinion that the garden area on the property...
Compare listings
Comparenotifications