GbR WG - termination of the rental agreement by a WG member In its decision of 22.02.2021 - case no. 7 O 196/18 - the Regional Court of Cologne ruled…
The Local Court of Cologne addressed the question of whether a rent increase due to modernization after the conclusion of the lease contract, but before the start of the tenancy,…
Commercial Rent in Times of Corona – Strengthened Negotiating Position for Commercial Tenants Rising infection rates lead to increased restrictions for commercially used rental spaces. Courts had to deal with…
General ban and approval requirement for keeping animals is ineffective -Keeping dogs in the home In a ruling dated April 29, 2014 - case no. 226 C 441/13 (not legally…
Strollers in the Stairwell - Tenancy Law In a judgment dated February 11, 2014, the District Court of Cologne - Case No. 215 C 348/13 - decided on the question…
Residential Tenancy, 9% Rent Reduction Due to Missing Double Doors to the Kitchen and Bedroom - Rent Reduction A tenant of a high-priced apartment is entitled to a 9% reduction…
Items in the Stairwell - Tenancy Law If the tenant places items in the stairwell, the landlord can issue a warning for this behavior. Furthermore, the landlord can demand removal…
Termination of a residential tenancy, implied termination by filing a lawsuit In a legal dispute concerning rent arrears and eviction from living space, the Regional Court of Essen had to…