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Selling an apartment in a community of heirs: One of them does not want to sell – What to do?

Selling an apartment in the case of a community of heirs – When the deceased leaves a house or a condominium, the heirs are faced with the question of what to do with the property. Often, they decide to sell it. However, selling a home through a community of heirs can be a complex matter […]

Condominium owners’ association at a glance: Distribution of ownership, owners’ meeting, rights & duties

Condominium owners’ association – The condominium owners’ association (WEG) is one of the many forms of housing that exist in Germany. It is a community of owners who share a residential complex. In this article, we would like to provide you with basic information about the WEG and go into the most important aspects, such […]

Limited partnership (KG): formation, liability, legal form, management, taxes

Limited partnership (KG) – The limited partnership is a German legal form founded by two or more persons and managed by at least one partner. The main feature of this legal form of business is the division of liability risk: at least one partner has unlimited liability and at least one partner has exclusive business […]

Winter clearing obligation as traffic safety

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

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 […]

Inherit debts / inherit without knowledge: Who pays debts in the event of death?

Inherit debts – An inheritance does not primarily mean wealth and new possessions. An inheritance is often loaded with debts and means a lot of responsibility for the heirs. After death, the heirs take over not only the assets, but also the rights and obligations of the deceased. If this includes debts, the heirs are […]

Ideal division of a property

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 […]

Sole heir to the estate

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. […]

Administrator contract informs about the rights and duties of the administrator

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, […]

Tradesmen – tasks, duties & the legal situation

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 […]

Tenancy law – moving out, termination & your rights

Landlord and tenant law is a big topic, especially for people who live in a tenancy. There are many disputes and many points where the parties could clash. Landlord and tenant law is designed to help avoid disputes and make living as comfortable as possible for both tenant and landlord. Tenants’ rights – noise, termination […]