Tenant’s right of first refusal: Does the tenant have to pay the full estate agent’s commission?
Federal Court of Justice hearing: Do tenants have to pay the full estate agent’s commission when exercising their right of first refusal? Hearing date: 19 November 2026.
Obligation to provide heating in tenancy agreements: What temperatures landlords must guarantee
The heating season begins in October: what temperatures landlords are obliged to maintain, and when tenants may be entitled to a rent reduction.
ECJ overturns Federal Court of Justice ruling: District heating customers can claim back overpayments
The European Court of Justice has overturned the Federal Court of Justice’s three-year solution: district heating customers can claim back overcharged amounts from 2023 onwards.
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) clarifies: Is the owners’ association liable to pay if common property causes damage to a flat?
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) is hearing a case: Is the owners’ association liable if common property causes damage to a private flat? An important question for all owners.
Federal Court of Justice: A reference to commission in an email signature does not constitute a valid estate agency contract
Federal Court of Justice (BGH): A reference to commission included in an email signature is invalid. Estate agency contracts must contain all essential terms in the body of the message.
Federal Court of Justice: A majority of owners under the Condominium Act may commission street art to be painted on a high-rise building’s façade
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that a majority decision is sufficient for street art murals on the façades of high-rise buildings – here’s what WEG owners need to know now.
Hesse extends the rent cap and extends it to 71 local authorities
Hesse plans to extend the rent cap and expand it to 71 local authorities. What landlords and tenants need to know now.
Federal Court of Justice: Majority decision on street art façade paintings is valid
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that majority decisions are permitted for street art on building façades. What owners’ associations need to bear in mind in this regard.
Street art painting on a high-rise building: Federal Court of Justice upholds majority decision under the Condominium Act (WEG)
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) permits a majority decision on street art murals on the façade of a high-rise block under the Condominium Act (WEG) – an important clarification regarding Section 20 of the WEG.