What can I do if the administrator does not fulfill his duties?

This time we received a question about the odor nuisance caused by pets.

QUESTION: What tasks are involved in the general management of a condominium investment? And what options do I have as an apartment owner if the property management does not fulfill these obligations?

Julia Fritz: Regular administration includes:r above all the preservation of the general parts (Roof, facade, staircase, elevator, heating, pipes), repairing serious damage, Measures for energetic Renovationthe conclusion of the Building insurancethe administration of the reservethe annual Operating cost accounting and calling the owners’ meeting.

At inaction The property manager recommends the lawyer take a step-by-step approach. First one written request with concrete Catalog of defects and a reasonable period of time (two to four weeks, shorter if there is imminent danger), if necessary one Reminder.

If there is no response from the property management, a Owners meeting be called up. A minority also has the right to do so. With a simple majority it is Removal the property management possible gross breach of duty without any notice period at all.