Knowledge
We research the topics that matter to you as an owner and explain them so that they make sense.
The owners’ association’s annual statement
Overall statement, individual statement, asset report: what the annual statement contains, what the association votes on and how to recognise a clean statement.
Budget and monthly contribution: how your amount comes about
The budget (Wirtschaftsplan) is the association’s household plan. It determines how much you pay each month (Hausgeld) and what for.
Maintenance reserve: how much is adequate?
The law requires an adequate reserve but names no amount. This is how to arrive at a level that suits your building.
Owners’ meeting: in person, hybrid or virtual
Notice period, quorum, online participation: the main rules for the meeting and what the association can decide for itself.
Certified manager under § 26a WEG: what it means
Owners can demand a certified manager. What is behind the certification and when exceptions apply.
Changing the property manager in five steps
Unhappy with your manager? A change of manager is easy to organise when resolutions, contract terms and the handover are coordinated.
Advisory board: duties, rights and liability
The advisory board (Verwaltungsbeirat) is the link between owners and manager. What it must do, what it may do and what it is liable for.
Water damage in the building: first steps, leak detection, insurance
When water escapes, acting quickly matters. Here you find out what to do at once, how a leak is found and which insurance pays for what.
Legionella testing: duties for rented apartments
Central hot water systems in apartment buildings must be tested for legionella regularly. Who is affected and what happens if the result is positive.
Operating cost statement: deadlines and common mistakes
The landlord has twelve months. Anyone who misses the deadline or makes formal errors loses additional claims.
Raising the rent to the local reference rent
Waiting periods, cap, justification: the rules for a rent increase under § 558 BGB at a glance.
Balcony solar and wallbox in an owners’ association
Owners are entitled to approval for a charging station and a plug-in solar device. It still does not work without a resolution.