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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27.05.2015 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Good day,
We are a relatively young couple with 2 minor children. In case of emergencies, we would like to have a will prepared to ensure that the surviving spouse can fully inherit the deceased spouse's estate.
We would use the following text for ...
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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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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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08.05.2013 | answered by Jan Wilking
Three daughters form an inheritance community specified in the will after the father's death (previously undivided inheritance community). In addition to cash assets, the daughters' inheritance includes a property (single-family house). Each heir's s...
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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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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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29.04.2012 | 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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03.02.2012 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
I wanted to sell my collection of 53 records through a website.
For this, I had to send the records to the company because there was no immediate price available on the website.
The records were shipped on December 28, 2011.
On January 20, 2012, I...
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30.12.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to publish a website and offer videos on construction with CAD software there.
I have downloaded the trial version of Autodesk Inventor and have created a small video series within the 30 days.
The constructed parts...
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24.12.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Dear Sir or Madam,
On December 21st, 2011, I purchased an Audi A3 allegedly from a private seller. The advertisement stated that it had a minor parking dent, which had been professionally repaired. I inspected the vehicle, test drove it, and had the...
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15.09.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Hello,
I have found a medication in the USA which is much cheaper than in Germany, where it is only available in pharmacies. The medication is also available over the counter in Germany.
I wanted to resell the medication in Germany. However, it is ...
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11.08.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello,
we are 4 siblings and inherited 2 properties (in 2007). One is a hall, currently rented out with a joint account in place. The other is a 3-family house, with the attic apartment vacant since January 2011 and the ground floor becoming vacant i...
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27.06.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Notarized facts
October 18, 1985: The mother hereby transfers ownership of real estate (two-story residential building) to sole ownership, with the obligation of the acquirer (me), to the following consideration:
Conditions:
1. Limited personal ser...
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31.05.2011 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
In 1998, we acquired 2 houses in MV, each with 4 condominiums, which we will be selling individually in the coming months. Before that, we would like to clarify how the realized expansions can be documented cost-effectively and le...
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15.05.2011 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Hello, dear lawyer.
I am a self-employed singer and I enter into engagement contracts with various organizers - mainly private clients - via email. For example, for a performance of vocal contributions in a church. This means that a customer writes t...
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12.05.2011 | answered by Jan Wilking
Hello,
I have been renting an apartment with my boyfriend since 01.02.2007, both of us are listed in the rental agreement.
On 17.05.2010, our landlord informed us that he wants to sell the apartment we are renting. He offered us to buy the apartment...
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29.03.2011 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello!
In January 2001, I listed two identical auctions on EBAY. To do this, I used a picture of the item I was selling from the internet search engine "GOOGLE." The first auction ended on 30.01, the second on 06.02.
Shortly after the end of the two...
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18.02.2011 | answered by Bernhard Müller
Today I received a bill from "outlets.de" or ICONTENT GMBH in Rodgau by mail. I am supposed to pay €96.00 in advance for a 12-month access to www.outlets.de. The text reads: "Thank you for your interest and your paid registration on 22.01.2011 at www...
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25.11.2010 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Hello,
Is a special training (optician?) / permission required for selling contact lenses, or can any business owner do so?
What about product liability for contact lenses? Am I liable as a retailer for incorrect use (and possible consequential dam...
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17.03.2010 | answered by Bernhard Müller
A German company is copying 3 different products for which I hold the copyright. I want to take this company to court to force them to stop selling. What do I need to do? Complicating matters is that I have licensed each product to a different manufa...
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12.03.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Situation: Years ago, my grandmother transferred her house to her son, and a lifelong right of residence is now also registered in the land register for one of the two apartments for her. After the sudden death of this son, the daughter-in-law now wa...
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06.03.2010 | answered by Dr. Danjel-Philippe Newerla
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have been working as a freelancer alongside my studies for 1 1/2 years, selling my services as a programmer.
Since the beginning of the year, I have been working for a client whom I suspect may not have any liquid funds or be i...
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20.01.2010 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
Some time ago, I received a call about a business directory entry, the company name, etc. was said very unclearly. According to the conversation, there should be a recording available.
A few days later, I received a bill for 99.00 euros + VAT for th...
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07.12.2009 | answered by Steffan Schwerin
I purchased a new Gucci bag on Ebay. It was sold as original, with a receipt from Gucci Singapore and all accessories. It was sold by a private seller. The bag was too big, so I relisted it. The bag was sold again and the new buyer paid via Paypal. I...
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