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Cosmetic repairs
Is the renovation clause in your tenancy agreement valid? Many common clauses are void — with costly consequences for landlords.
§ 307 BGB
Frequently asked questions
When is a redecoration clause invalid?
Among other cases: rigid redecoration deadlines, pro-rata cost clauses (Quotenabgeltung), an obligation to redecorate on move-out, or where the flat was handed over unrenovated (settled BGH case law).
What applies if the clause is invalid?
If the clause is invalid, your redecoration obligation falls away entirely — maintaining the fabric of the flat is then the landlord's responsibility.
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