High house money back payment as an owner: check the annual statement

As an apartment owner you receive the house money statement once a year. A high back payment can be justified, but it can also be based on errors: a wrong distribution key, non-allocable costs or calculation errors. You have the right to check everything.

Reach your next steps and the matching ready-made texts in just a few minutes, free of charge:

Challenge the statement →

Your chances of getting your money back

You are entitled to a comprehensible annual statement and inspection of the documents. If the statement is approved by resolution, you can contest the resolution in the event of errors.

Contesting a resolution is time-bound: it must be filed with the court within one month of the owners' meeting. The deadline is tight, so act quickly.

What you should do now

1
1. Recalculate the statement
Check the total costs, your share and the distribution key. Watch for non-allocable items and reserve movements.
2
2. Inspect the documents
Demand inspection of invoices and account statements from the administrator. This lets you recognize whether costs were incurred correctly and actually.
3
3. Clarify questions in writing
Clarify discrepancies in writing with the administrator, best before the next meeting.
4
4. Contest the resolution if necessary
If you consider the approved statement faulty, the action to contest within the one-month deadline is the way. Get legal help for this.

How to spot the scam

The distribution key deviates from the declaration of division without a resolution.
Maintenance costs are allocated differently from ongoing costs, without a basis.
Inspection of the documents is refused or delayed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay a back payment immediately?

If the statement is approved by resolution, the back payment is in principle due, even if you contest the resolution. Contesting generally has no suspensive effect. So check quickly and carefully.

How long can I contest a resolution?

The action to contest must reach the court within one month of the passing of the resolution and be justified within two months. These deadlines are strict.

May I inspect the documents?

Yes. As an owner you are entitled to inspect the documents underlying the statement. The administrator must make this possible for you in a reasonable manner.

Take action now

We put together the ready-made texts and the right places to contact for you.

Challenge the statement Check a suspicious message

More help: Emergency by phone · Act together · Right to a lawyer · All guides

General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.