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§538 BGB Abnutzung der Mietsache durch vertragsgemäßen Gebrauch

Normal wear and tear from contractual use is not the tenant's responsibility.

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Statute text

Veränderungen oder Verschlechterungen der Mietsache, die durch den vertragsgemäßen Gebrauch herbeigeführt werden, hat der Mieter nicht zu vertreten.

Court decisions on this paragraph

  • BGH VIII ZR 242/13 2015-03-18 Landmark

    Rigid renovation schedules for cosmetic repairs are void because they unreasonably disadvantage the tenant.

  • BGH VIII ZR 185/14 2015-03-18 Landmark

    Cosmetic repair clauses in unrenovated apartments are void if the tenant was not given adequate compensation.

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