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Self-Help

Securing a claim on one's own authority.

Within narrow limits, a person may exercise self-help to secure a claim if official assistance cannot be obtained in time and, without immediate intervention, enforcement would be frustrated. Acting on one's own authority outside these limits is not permitted.

The relevant statutes

§ 229 BGB

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.