Private Law

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.

In tenancy law, we represent both landlords and tenants and therefore understand the interests of both sides. We draft tenancy-law-compliant contracts, advise on rent increases and service-charge statements, accompany termination proceedings and enforce damages claims. For commercial leases, we pay particular attention to the specific requirements of the respective business model and develop tailor-made contractual clauses.

Private construction law requires particular expertise in contract drafting and implementation. We accompany you from the planning stage through construction and acceptance, and advise on all questions concerning construction contracts, architect and engineer contracts and the assertion of warranty claims for construction defects. We pay attention to compliance with the VOB (German Construction Contract Procedures) and other technical regulations.

In condominium law (Wohnungseigentumsrecht), we support both owners and property managers in the legally compliant operation of condominium communities. This includes the preparation and conduct of owners' meetings, the enforcement of property-manager resolutions and the resolution of disputes within the community. We also advise on complex refurbishment measures and their legal and financial implementation.

Our lawyers Maximilian Rohrbach (specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law) and Kumru Dursun (lawyer) have comprehensive experience in real-estate law and work together on an interdisciplinary basis. This combination of corporate-law and general-law expertise enables us to resolve even complex real-estate matters holistically - from legally sound structuring to successful implementation.

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

Key Real Estate Law Deadlines

Notice of Defects: Without undue delay after discovery
Construction Warranty: 5 years for material defects
Rent Increase: 3 months' advance notice
WEG Resolution: 1 month to file a challenge
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