Court ruling
BGH VIII ZR 185/14
18.03.2015
Landmark
Automatic translation. Summaries and explanations may contain errors — the binding text is the German original.
Summary
Cosmetic repair clauses in unrenovated apartments are void if the tenant was not given adequate compensation.
What it means for you
Cosmetic repair clauses are void if the apartment was unrenovated at move-in without adequate compensation to the tenant.
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