Court ruling
BGH VIII ZR 168/12
20.03.2013
Landmark
Automatic translation. Summaries and explanations may contain errors — the binding text is the German original.
Summary
A blanket ban on pet-keeping in rental contracts is void. Small animals are always permitted.
What it means for you
General pet ban clauses are void. Small animals are always permitted regardless of contract terms.
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