Duty of Maintenance
The landlord's duty to keep the property in good condition.
The landlord must keep the rented property in a condition suitable for contractual use during the tenancy and must remedy defects that arise. Wear and tear and age-related repairs are generally at the landlord's expense.
The relevant statutes
§ 535 BGB
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