03.03.2017 | answered by Jan Wilking
Can one force a public prosecutor's office to provide information on the status of a case that I reported and that was opened by the public prosecutor's office in 11/2016? If so, I am looking for a specialist criminal defense attorney who knows how t...
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22.05.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
And once again, "landlord problem":
Within 2 weeks, our heating system has failed for the second time. It has now been four days without usable heating, although hot water is still working. While it is currently very warm outside, the warmth does no...
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13.05.2014 | answered by Mikael Varol
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have one final question regarding the matter mentioned multiple times:
We have rented a property, the rent is covered by the job center. The property is actually larger and slightly more expensive than the maximum rate allowed ...
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07.05.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
Based on my previous good experiences, I would like to clarify a final matter in terms of rental law or find out a possible trend. I am aware that street noise as a reason for rent reduction is a delicate issue and often tends to ...
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01.05.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
Due to various disputes with the landlord, we currently have the following question:
Upon moving into a rental property (a 2-family house), it was stated that a garage directly adjacent to the property could be rented shortly aft...
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28.02.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
My son was driving my 12-year-old Golf. A woman hit the fender on the side. Replacement value: 2750 euros, repair costs: 5890 euros. The other party admitted fault.
Although my son was completely innocent, he is practically being punished. What is th...
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12.02.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
In our condominium with 6 owners, we employ a garden helper who shows aggressive behavior towards me as a co-owner because I have valid reasons for monitoring his activities, which do not fully meet the requirements of his job description. He is supp...
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30.01.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
I rented an apartment using the "Sigel standard rental agreement MV 480". Regarding the rental period, option 2.2 was chosen under point 2, which reads:
"The lease begins on ... (no date is entered here) It runs indefinitely. The right to terminate t...
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21.10.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello,
I had an accident in 2011 on my way from Berlin to Coburg for a second job interview due to a road accident with a car (the driver's invitation was present, and reimbursement of costs was provided) and sustained injuries resulting in amnesia....
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19.08.2013 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Brother and sister have inherited a piece of land from their father in a registered community of heirs. The notary was instructed to draft the contract for the transfer of the brother's share of the property to the sister in exchange for a payment of...
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10.07.2013 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
I have been working for almost 13 years at the German branch of an international airline. Since September 11th (2001), things have been constantly declining in the industry. In 2001, the company had 22,000 employees worldwide, but now there are only ...
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07.05.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello.
Key facts:
Last year I bought a car, year of production: 2009, from a PRIVATE seller.
The purchase agreement was concluded in a car dealership where the person works.
The car was registered in the father's name.
Reason for the question:
The ...
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24.04.2013 | answered by Bernhard Müller
My brother wants to transfer our parental home to me. In exchange for a lifetime annuity or in installments. In any case, a right of residence should be entered for him. This right of residence should be linked to my brother's obligation to cancel it...
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26.09.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Good day,
In September 2011, I got married abroad (for the second time), explicitly with separation of property. A week later, I signed a purchase contract for a condominium in Germany. The negotiations had taken almost two years and the seller had ...
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11.05.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
Today I wanted to buy a car at a VW dealership in Rudolstadt, which is approximately 150km away from me.
I had the dealer assure me in front of witnesses that no dogs had been transported in the car, as I am allergic to dog hair.
A...
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03.05.2012 | answered by Andreas Scholz
Dear Sir or Madam,
we would like to sell our property and have given a qualified sole agency mandate to a broker, which includes the following passage:
"This qualified sole agency mandate relates to the provision of potential buyers or the negotiat...
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29.03.2012 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Good evening,
We are interested in a property for which a developer currently holds a pre-emption right. However, this right will expire in 2 days.
We have agreed with the property owner that we can buy it directly from them after the expiration of...
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21.02.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
My husband, a British citizen, would like to adopt my son, who is 25 years old and a German citizen, as my son would like to take on my husband's family name. We have been married for 10 years and should have surely done this a lo...
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03.02.2012 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am not satisfied with the reference letter for my mother and believe that there is a need for significant corrections.
Would you be able to review the letter and draft a letter to the employer with the necessary corrections?
T...
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09.12.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
There is a sole heir,
there are also legacies for children/grandchildren
In addition, an executor has been appointed
(6 years)
Question:
How can the legatee access the money legacy most quickly and securely if the executor is exp...
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01.11.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
We would like to offer private and commercial customers the opportunity to decorate beverage bottles of their choice with self-designed and manufactured shrink sleeve labels, as seen on www.jouwheineken.nl. The private customer purchases the desired ...
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31.10.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
we moved into the above-mentioned rental agreement on May 1, 2006, which was in the condition of the previous tenant. This means that the walls were painted half-height in 2 rooms in a rich green, in 1 room in a rich blue, and in ...
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30.10.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello!
Just over a year ago, I resigned from a company. Unfortunately, I did not receive a letter of reference... after several inquiries, my former boss gave me the opportunity to write a reference for myself. I have now done that.
Could someone t...
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07.10.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
My daughter signed a study contract with a private university. The tuition fees were supposed to be covered by the internship company as part of the dual study program.
She did not start the program, as she decided to pursue a different course of st...
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08.09.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
We signed a rental agreement in August 2010, and moved into the house on 1.11.2010. The real estate agent stated in the property listing as well as in the rental agreement that the living area is 185m². After verification (architect's calculation of ...
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