Dienstag, 02.05.2023
The return of the leased property – Part 2: What to consider after the handover.
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Stefan ZieglerLawyer
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In the first part of this two-part article, we provided information on the handover of the rented property at the end of the rental period. In this second part, you will learn what to do if defects are found after the property has been returned.
After a tenant has returned a rented apartment to the landlord, certain formalities must be observed so that the landlord can assert his claims. In the case of cosmetic repairs, the landlord must set the tenant a deadline before he can claim damages for not carrying out the work. If the substance of the floors, doors, windows or similar components is damaged, no deadline needs to be set, and the landlord can directly obtain a cost estimate and claim the costs from the tenant. There is a shortened limitation period of six months for both parties to the contract in the event of a possible legal action.
The statements represent initial information that was current for the law applicable in Germany at the time of initial publication. The legal situation may have changed since then. Furthermore, the information provided cannot replace individual advice on a specific matter. Please contact us for this purpose.