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Basic costs of a tenant community without my own usage

November 7, 2015 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Stefan Steininger

Which costs do I still have to pay if I no longer live in the house and the house has three owners, of which two still live in the house? The house is divided into three floors and my floor was also rented out by the two parties without my permission. Now I received a letter demanding additional costs from me such as water, sewage, chimney sweep, property tax, and building insurance. I know that I definitely have to pay a portion of property tax and building insurance, but do I also have to pay the rest even though I do not use any of it? The house is divided into three shares: Spouses A each have 1/6, Mrs. B has 1/3, and I have 1/3. I moved out in August last year because living together with party A was no longer possible. Now I would like to know which costs I still have to bear as an owner, how far back the claims can be dated, and whether I am entitled to compensation costs for the rental of my share without my permission, and how far back these can be dated.

Stefan Steininger

Dear questioner,

Within the framework of the condominium association (WEG), you must generally pay costs according to the agreed accounting method, regardless of whether you use the apartment. You must bear the costs for consumption that are otherwise usually distributed according to consumption.

If your apartment was rented out without your consent, that was illegal. You can demand the benefits received, i.e. the rent, back.

Best regards