The Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt a.M. (OLG Frankfurt a. M.) ruled in its judgment of April 29, 2008 - Ref.: 11 U 32/04 - that [...]
Learn moreIneffective cosmetic repair clause does not entitle to rent increase
The VIII. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH), which is responsible, among other things, for residential tenancy law. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) had to decide whether a landlord in the [...]
Learn moreStoererhaftung (Breach of Duty of Care) only if inspection duties are violated
In a judgment pronounced on July 1, 2008, the 11th Civil Senate of the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main (OLG Frankfurt a.M.) ruled on the [...]
Learn moreLogging into unencrypted WLAN networks is a punishable offence!
The Wuppertal Local Court (AG Wuppertal) ruled in its judgment of April 3, 2007 - AZ: 22 Ds 70 Js 6906/06 - that [...]
Learn moreAct to Modernise the Law on Private Limited Companies and Combat Abuses
On June 26, 2008, the German Bundestag passed the Act to Modernize the Law on Private Limited Companies and Combat Abuses (MoMiG). "The [...]
Learn more"Colour choice clauses" in residential leases are invalid
The 8th Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH), which is responsible for residential tenancy law, has now ruled that a clause in a residential tenancy agreement, with [...]
Learn more