Real-Estate Law
Expert knowledge on real-estate and property law
Real Estate Law - Legally Sound Guidance for All Property Matters
For most people, real estate is the largest investment of their lives and at the same time a complex area of law that interweaves a wide variety of legal disciplines. From construction planning through acquisition and financing to leasing, management, and sale — every phase of the real estate life cycle brings specific legal challenges and risks. Competent legal guidance is therefore essential to avoid costly mistakes and protect your interests in the best possible way.
Our advisory approach in real estate law is holistic and practice-oriented: we not only analyze the immediate legal questions but also take into account the economic implications and develop solutions that are both legally robust and commercially sensible. In doing so, we work closely with brokers, expert appraisers, and financing partners to provide you with comprehensive, all-in-one support.
Tenancy Law
- Residential and commercial leases
- Rent increases and service-charge statements
- Termination protection and termination proceedings
- Defect rights and rent-reduction claims
- Deposits and damages claims
Private Construction Law
- Construction contracts under BGB and VOB
- Architect and engineer contracts
- Construction defects and subsequent-performance claims
- Construction acceptance and warranty rights
- Construction delays and damages
Condominium Law
- Owners' meetings and resolutions
- Management contracts and service-charge accounts
- Rights of exclusive use and common property
- Modernisation and maintenance
- Disputes within the owners' association
Property Purchase and Sale
- Purchase agreements and due diligence
- Land-register law and discharge of encumbrances
- Property valuation and purchase-price adjustment
- Warranty and hidden defects
- Legal advice on property acquisition
Neighbour Law
- Boundary disputes and boundary marking
- Emissions protection and noise nuisance
- Rights of way and easements
- Encroachment and boundary development
- Neighbour agreements
Property Management and Financing
- Property-management contracts and oversight
- Loan agreements and creation of collateral
- Compulsory auctions and insolvency proceedings
- Rent-loss insurance and legal-expenses cover
- Legal optimisation of real-estate investments