Rental Defect

Impairment of usability.

A rental defect exists when the dwelling deviates from the condition assumed in the contract and its use is impaired, for example mold, heating failure or noise. The tenant can demand that the defect be remedied and can reduce the rent.

The relevant statutes

§ 536 BGB

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Related terms

Rent Reduction
Duty of Maintenance

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