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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02.11.2014 | answered by Jan Wilking
Is it possible to revoke the right of way and passage?
We have a neighboring property of about 1000 square meters, which can only be accessed through our 3-meter-wide path. The property is to be sold, but has not been designated as building land for ...
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31.03.2014 | answered by Daniel Hesterberg
We have owned a row house in Bavaria for over 40 years. The properties are divided by a chain link fence approximately 80 cm high. On the terrace, there is a privacy wall on both sides with a metal frame and glass filling, approximately 100 cm wide a...
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05.09.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Good day.
I viewed a rental apartment through a broker and signed a note on which I listed my address, personal details, his commission, the rent, and further details about the apartment.
The apartment was documented and advertised in the listing as ...
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28.08.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
I live in a rental building with over 40 individual apartments. The building is poorly soundproofed. My neighbor, whose apartment door is only about 2 meters away from mine, has the habit of always slamming his door loudly. Since he often comes home ...
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21.02.2013 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello,
I am currently living with my ex-boyfriend and 2 roommates in a shared flat, where my ex and I are the main tenants and the others are living with us only through a sublease agreement that we set up ourselves (as requested by the property man...
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06.05.2012 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
We are planning to purchase a semi-detached house which is located on a property with three other semi-detached houses and a single-family house. It is divided into condominiums.
Upon purchasing the house, we would like to conver...
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01.03.2012 | answered by Jan Wilking
Private construction project with self-performance
Information sheet Construction BG Sec. 2 "Builder is the person who prepares/executes a construction measure on his responsibility or has it prepared/executed. The builder is usually the person who ...
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12.11.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Directly on our property line, at a distance of min. 65 cm and max. 120 cm, there are 8 trees. 4 birch trees approximately 12 meters high, 3 spruce trees approximately 6 meters high, and 1 beech tree approximately 10 meters high. Some branches of the...
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27.09.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Good day, I would need an expert opinion only on the following case, a brief outline of the structure of which is completely sufficient for me.
If this is not possible, please contact me promptly and inform me, thank you!
The situation is as follow...
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30.04.2011 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Dear Sir or Madam,
The following problem has arisen. On our neighboring property, there are several approximately 30-year-old birch trees. These are about 1.50 meters away from our property boundary (NRW). The height of these birch trees is approxim...
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20.04.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
We are planning to expand our roof and have obtained a building permit for it. The attic has been registered as living space since 1965, but it is only 1.60 meters high in the middle. The building permit we have been granted will ...
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24.02.2011 | answered by Kristian Hüttemann
A warm "hello"
My neighbor has the following problem: She is a retiree and has been receiving housing benefits regularly for six years. An anonymous tip has now informed the housing office that she has been living with her boyfriend for the past six...
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13.01.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
The situation is as follows: I purchased a plot of land through a forced auction a year ago (storage space). Now I want to build a storage hall on it. Until November 2008, there was a ban on commercial operations on the property, which was removed du...
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01.12.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Good evening,
we inhabit one half of a semi-detached house built in 1953. In 1966, a wastewater pipe was retroactively built for the 2 parties, which was proven to be paid for by both. Each house had its own pipe leading to the garden, but then only ...
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05.11.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
I have a question regarding my uncle's expenses, for whom I am taking care of. He currently has care level I, is visited and taken care of three times a day by the home care service and myself. He does not receive a pension (former farmer) an...
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16.10.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
As a new tenant of a very high-quality residential complex with a net monthly rent of 1900 € in Munich with a courtyard, I currently observe that several bicycles are being parked in the area of the courtyard near the walls. Although there are 3 sign...
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14.10.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
my partner was caught speeding in my car at 134 instead of the allowed 100. Since it was clearly not me in the photo, but her, I had to testify to the police.
I stated that I had picked up a hitchhiker that I did not know.
Now, the police hav...
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13.09.2010 | answered by Andreas Scholz
Good day, my ex-husband has filed a court application for an interim order for transfer of residence determination rights and immediate handover of the children. He claims that I have allegedly been denying access to the children for a prolonged peri...
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12.02.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello,
I rented premises for commercial purposes as of 01.02.2010.
After signing the lease agreement, it was communicated to me 2 days before the start of the lease that construction work was scheduled to take place right in front of this property....
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13.12.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
I have the problem that my neighbor's tree constantly drops its leaves on our property in the fall. What can I do legally, as he strictly refuses to remove them.
Best regards,
B. Fritsch
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07.12.2009 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
I have the following question:
A few weeks ago, I purchased a plot of land in a forced auction process. It is a storage area of 1,500 square meters. Next to this plot, the sister of the previous owner of my acquired property owns a small plot of 240 ...
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01.12.2009 | answered by Andreas Scholz
Dear Sir or Madam,
due to a crack in our neighbor's washing machine drum, there was a water damage in our basement. My music system has suffered damage amounting to approximately €200. The membranes of some speaker drivers have become moist and defe...
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22.10.2009 | answered by Andreas Scholz
I have received a contribution notice from the professional association for the construction industry, which I do not want to accept.
My specific question: Can I successfully object to it, for example by arguing that the construction assistants were ...
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07.10.2009 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
my neighbor planted bushes directly on the property line years ago.
Now the house has been sold.
The new owner has installed a 1.5 meter high metal fence for the purpose of keeping dogs, again directly on the property line. This metal fence no...
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