Tag: BGH
BGH ruling: reversing prohibited – Panorama
Driving in the wrong direction on one-way streets is not allowed – as far as we know. A recent ruling by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) shows how strictly…
BGH collects Riester clauses: Success for pensioners against blanket regulations – Economy
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has declared blanket clauses in Riester contracts invalid, according to which “closing and mediation costs” may arise when pensions are paid out. The BGH…
BGH ruling: Tenant may partially sublet an additional apartment
As of: November 21, 2023 6:15 p.m Tenants are also allowed to partially sublet apartments that they do not use as their main residence. This was decided by the Federal…
Federal Court of Justice overturns fee clause in Riester contracts
As of: November 21, 2023 3:35 p.m In many Riester contracts there is a clause that “if necessary” additional costs may arise after the savings phase. According to the Federal…
BGH strengthens tenants: parts of the apartment can be sublet – economy
A tenant is generally allowed to sublet parts of their apartment in order to reduce their rental costs. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe confirmed that this should…
According to the BGH, which limits apply to car storage fees?
As of: November 17, 2023 3:59 p.m Being towed is expensive – even for every day that the car is on the premises. According to the BGH, these stand fees…
BGH limits parking fees for towed cars
As of: November 17, 2023 11:15 a.m Are towing companies allowed to collect unlimited parking fees for cars that are removed? The Federal Court of Justice says: No. The decisive…
BGH: Prison sentence for Islamist knife attack in ICE confirmed – Bavaria
The conviction of a man to 14 years in prison for an Islamist-motivated knife attack on an ICE train in Bavaria is legally binding. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH)…
BGH: Shock photos on cigarette counters are generally mandatory
As of: October 26, 2023 4:25 p.m The selection buttons on cigarette machines at supermarket checkouts must have warnings. At least when cigarette packs are depicted on the keys, the…
Consumer advice center brings dispute over penalty interest before BGH – Economy
The legal dispute over Commerzbank’s penalty interest clauses ends up before the Federal Court of Justice (BGH). “We are going to the BGH,” said Sandra Klug, head of the investment,…