27.04.2020 | answered by Bernhard Müller
The tenant would like to apply for a KFW loan to finance a stairlift. The tenant intends to cover the difference of the purchase price including installation, minus the KFW funding, themselves.
Attached you will find the signed lease agreement. The ...
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09.09.2019 | answered by Jasmin Pesla
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am referring to the Legal Services Act.
It is not uncommon to see people in online forums seeking legal advice without wanting to pay for a proper lawyer.
My questions:
1. Who is committing an administrative offense under the ...
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07.01.2019 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello, we had a tall conifer in the garden (25m) that we removed at our own expense in order to maintain neighborhood peace. The tree has caused disputes in the past, as its needles constantly clogged the rain gutter of an adjacent house. The removal...
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27.07.2018 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Dear Sir or Madam,
I would need a purchase contract for the sale of a van (Mercedes Sprinter), the vehicle was used commercially by me and will now also be sold commercially.
The buyer inspected the vehicle yesterday and after the test drive, we ag...
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23.02.2016 | answered by Stefan Steininger
The situation:
Sale of a single-family house by notarial purchase contract - conclusion on 24.08.2015; handover date 15.01.2016
Today, the buyer informed me that according to the installation company, the central heating system had a serious damage...
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10.12.2015 | answered by Jan Wilking
I sold my condominium approximately 4 months ago. There were a few small defects which I have since fixed. It turned out afterwards that two sockets in the bedroom are not working, so I offered to have them repaired and cover the costs. The apartment...
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14.08.2015 | answered by Jan Wilking
I live in Hessen.
I submitted all documents or personally spoke to the regulatory office on Monday, 10.8.15 and asked them to grant me a temporary permission to keep my dog. I submitted the following documents: proof of dog tax payment, liability in...
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14.08.2015 | answered by Jan Wilking
I submitted all documents to the municipal office on Monday, August 10, 2015, or personally spoke to them there and asked for a temporary ownership permit. I submitted the following documents: proof of dog tax, liability insurance for dogs, Tasso reg...
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13.08.2015 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello.
My female Rottweiler, 13 months old, has not been noticeable so far. She is a sweet and calm Rottweiler, and has been sitting in the animal shelter for a week now after being seized by the local authorities. The problem was that I did not hav...
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01.04.2015 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello!
We bought a vacation home in France in August 2006. At that time, we were living in Paris on rent. For a few years now, we have been living back in Germany, where I also pay my income tax.
Since we are using our vacation home in France less an...
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22.05.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
There seems to be no peace....
... therefore we will soon be availing ourselves of the services of a local lawyer. However, before that, a very important, as I find it, exciting question. Just now we received a fax (for the first time) from a lawyer...
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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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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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12.12.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
I have received a summons from the police. It says..."in the investigation of pretending a car theft...your interrogation as a suspect is required." The appointment is next Tuesday!
What should I fear, how high is the possible penalty to be expected...
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01.12.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
The GmbH is in liquidation, the blocking period is over. The creditors have been satisfied. The GmbH has not been deleted yet. Now there are complaints / warranty claims from customers. Is the GmbH still liable for this? There are no assets of the Gm...
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19.11.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Given the following scenario: A German seller acts as a business intermediary on a commission basis between Far Eastern traders who want to sell their goods (primarily electronics) and customers on major sales platforms like Amazon / Ebay. This is ne...
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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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29.04.2012 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
for two years I have been using a car registered in my name. For tax reasons, the vehicle is linked to my part-time IT consulting business.
The private use amounts to 86%.
I now want to sell this car without being liable for any defects.
F...
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14.02.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
One of my parents has been in need of care for a longer period of time. As the need for care continues to increase, the time is foreseeable when my parents will no longer be able to bear the associated costs themselves. Over 20 ye...
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11.01.2012 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Do I have a right to a refund of the following repair costs from VW?
Two weeks ago I had a breakdown, the engine failed, the car wouldn't start and had to be towed. The tensioner from the camshaft sprocket was broken. This caused engine damage, all 8...
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28.07.2011 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello,
I would like to buy a small house (90m²).
We will take over accessories such as electric wall heaters and a kitchen.
During the inspection with the notary, we noticed an older water stain. It was then explained to us that the house without a ...
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29.06.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
I have three children aged 13, 10, and 7 years old.
We are all German.
I work in Germany.
My wife wants to live with our children abroad (non-EU countries) and have the children attend school there.
My wife receives a disability pension.
I w...
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08.06.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
We are a professional band with a tax-based GbR contract. One member wants to leave the band. There are 25 signed performance contracts in place. If we do not find and rehearse a professional replacement, the contracts will fall through. What is the ...
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25.05.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
With a notarial contract, we acquired a 2-family house based on a life annuity and lifelong right of residence for the ground floor. We have been calculating the operating costs with the tenant upstairs and the beneficiary on the ...
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17.05.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
I bought a cylinder head for a car on eBay. According to the item description, the cylinder head is in perfect condition and not damaged. The corresponding camshaft is allegedly not worn according to the seller! Since he is a private seller, he canno...
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