USA – So you want to become a landlord? You want to buy a rental property in the form of a house or apartment? There’s a lot to plan, from finances, to tenants, taxes, and more. Whether you want passive income, or to make it your primary point for cash flow is up to you. […]
GmbH & Co KG – The GmbH & Co KG is a German legal form which combines the corporate legal form of the limited partnership (KG) with a limited liability company (GmbH). Thus, the greatest advantages of both legal forms – the separation between general partner & capital provider typical for the KG plus the […]
Liability – When selling a house, owners have to consider numerous things. This includes, for example, the topic of liability. Who can be held responsible if defects appear after the sale that were not previously reported? When is the buyer entitled to damages or a reduction in the purchase price? You will learn all this […]
Rejecting an inheritance – The inheritance can be rejected by any heir. This is particularly important if the inheritance is over-indebted or if, for example, dilapidated real estate is part of the inheritance. However, a disclaimer requires certain forms and deadlines that must be observed. Precise information about the assets and debts of the testator […]
Building energy passport – The building energy passport provides data on the energy efficiency and the energy costs of a building and serves to evaluate its energy efficiency. The basic principles of this passport are regulated in the Energy Saving Ordinance (Energieeinsparungsverordnung) and oblige the owner to provide the prospective tenant with a building energy […]