The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that a rent reduction due to deviation of the actual living space from the living space specified in the lease by [...]
Learn moreMoving does not entitle you to terminate a DSL connection
The III. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled today that the owner of a DSL connection may terminate the contract with his telecommunications company prior [...]
Learn moreNewspaper must tolerate reprinting of articles in a book
The defendant, former director of the district court Eisenhüttenstadt, wrote four books after his retirement. In the first three books he presented [...]
Learn moreRight of retention due to defects in the dwelling
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that the tenant is entitled to claim damages for a defect in the apartment of which the landlord is not aware [...]
Learn moreEU Commission presents new strategy for data protection
What happens to your personal data when you take a flight, open a bank account, or share photos online? How and [...]
Learn moreValue replacement obligation in the event of revocation of a distance contract
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has issued a ruling on a consumer's obligation to pay compensation for lost value in the event of the cancellation of a distance selling contract. In august 2008, the [...]
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