FAQ: Preservation and Maintenance
Here you will find answers to questions about which maintenance work landlords have to carry out, replacement of the spa, possibilities if the implementation is refused by the landlordWhat maintenance work must the landlord carry out?
If the MRG is to be applied in full, the following maintenance work must be carried out by the landlord (§ 3 MRG):necessary work on the common parts of the house (such as façade, exterior windows, roof, front door, ceilings between apartments, risers for water, electricity, gas);work necessary to maintain the operation of a community facility (e.g. lift, intercom, central heat supply system);Working in individual rental properties, if it is- to repair serious damage to the house (coarser moisture damage to walls and floors, serious damage to gas and water pipes or in the event of a risk of explosion or fire) or- to eliminate the risks to the health of the residents (e.g. dangerous electrical system; mould in the apartment may also fall under it).
In the case of apartments to which the Non-Profit Housing Act applies, landlords are also responsible for maintenance work inside the apartment from 1 January 2016. The maintenance obligation applies to all facilities, equipment and co-rented furnishings of … Read the rest
