Pre-heir and post-heir – If you want to be absolutely sure that your assets (including your real estate) remain within a defined circle of heirs, you can determine the so-called “preheirs and post-heirs” in your will. Especially when inheriting real estate, this procedure offers numerous advantages. Here you can find out what needs to be […]
Winter clearing obligation – The winter clearing obligation is the obligation to ensure traffic safety in snowy and icy conditions in order to prevent accidents. This obligation exists for every resident on a road, driveway or sidewalk. If in doubt, you should seek advice from an expert body, as there are extensive regulations and legal […]
Laundry room – The laundry room is a room equipped for washing laundry, usually located in the basement. Nowadays, the term is used for rooms that are intended for the installation of washing machines and/or dryers. In apartment buildings, there are water and electricity connections for the washing machines, which record the consumption via the […]
Ideal division – In the ideal division of a property, co-ownership of several owners is created, which is entered in the land register. In this case, the property is not actually divided into independent parts, but the owners regulate their rights and obligations in a notarised declaration of division. In this declaration it is to […]
Preliminary building application – In order to implement a building project, the consent of the municipality or a building permit is required, which can only be obtained through the preliminary building application. Through the preliminary building application, the builder can check which distance areas he must observe or whether exceptions or exemptions can be granted […]
Garden planning – A beautifully designed garden not only means relaxation and a break from everyday life, but also a feel-good area and a connection to nature. However, the design is often difficult. Not enough space or few design ideas are just a few of the many reasons for this. In order for the garden […]
Sole heir – The sole heir is the one who receives the entire estate of a deceased person. However, if there are several legal heirs, the heir becomes the sole heir if he is expressly mentioned as the only one in the will. The acceptance of the inheritance is also accompanied by rights and obligations. […]
Partial legal capacity (WEG) – Partial legal capacity is the ability to be the bearer of rights and obligations, to participate actively in legal transactions as a legal entity and to sue and be sued in legal proceedings. Partial legal capacity also means that a condominium owners’ association does not have all the rights that […]
Property management contract – condominium associations usually have a property manager who takes over the management of the common property. A management contract is drawn up for the transfer of this task. This management contract defines the rights and obligations of the manager vis-à-vis the condominium owners’ association. The administrator’s remuneration depends on the expense, […]
Who does not know it, the problem with the craftsmen? It has become a cliché over the years, but the experience is confirmed again and again. The craftsmen come too late, do not keep appointments or do not leave their workplace as they should. Of course, there are also many exceptions to this prejudice. But […]
The handover is an important date for both the old and the new tenant. The old tenant hands over his last claim to the property and the new tenant gets access to the property and can start moving in. However, there are a number of things that need to be taken into account on this […]
