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Practical knowledge on looking after property.

Legal duties, costs and tips on winter maintenance, cleaning, grounds maintenance and stone cleaning — explained clearly, with a focus on southern Hesse and the Rhine-Main region.

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Cleaning & caretaking
Grounds maintenance
Stone cleaning
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Grounds maintenance · 6 min read

Spielplatzkontrolle in Wohnanlagen: Pflichten, Intervalle, Dokumentation

Wer einen Spielplatz auf dem Grundstück hat, trägt die Verkehrssicherungspflicht. Welche drei Kontrollarten die DIN EN 1176-7 vorsieht, in welchen Abständen sie fällig sind und was dokumentiert werden muss.

Cleaning & caretaking · 6 min read

Treppenhaus als Fluchtweg: Was darf dort stehen — und was nicht?

Kinderwagen, Fahrräder, Schuhregale: Im notwendigen Treppenraum gilt Brandschutzrecht, nicht Hausordnung. Was zulässig ist, wer haftet und wie Verwaltungen es durchsetzen, ohne jede Woche zu streiten.

General · 6 min read

Müll im Mehrfamilienhaus: Was Fehlwürfe wirklich kosten

Falsch befüllte Tonnen, Sperrmüll im Keller, überquellende Standplätze: Wie Fehlwürfe die Betriebskosten treiben, was umlagefähig ist und was ein geordneter Mülldienst daran ändert.

Winter maintenance · 5 min read

The clearing and gritting duty in Hesse — what owners and landlords need to know

Who is liable when the footpath is icy? An overview of the clearing and gritting duty, the times involved and who is responsible in Hesse.

Stone cleaning · 5 min read

Stone cleaning: when is it needed, and what does it cost?

Paving, patio or façade — when is professional stone cleaning worth it, and how can you roughly estimate the price?

Grounds maintenance · 5 min read

Planning your lawn care schedule (spring to autumn)

How often to mow, when to fertilise, when to scarify? The yearly plan for a well-kept lawn, without the guesswork.

Cleaning & caretaking · 5 min read

Stairwell cleaning: cycle, checklist, who is responsible?

How often does the stairwell need cleaning, what does that include, and who bears the cost — tenants, owners or the managing agent?

General · 4 min read

Cancellable monthly vs. an annual contract — what is standard for caretaker services?

Why many providers tie their customers into long contract terms — and why that is not the only common practice.

Winter maintenance · 6 min read

Winter maintenance costs: what does the price depend on — and how do you save?

What winter maintenance realistically costs, which factors drive the price and the simple tricks that save you real money.

Stone cleaning · 5 min read

Algae, moss and dirt on paving and façades — causes and prevention

Why paving and façades turn green and slippery in the first place — and what helps against regrowth in the long run.

Grounds maintenance · 6 min read

Hedge cutting deadlines: what is legally allowed between March and September

Between 1 March and 30 September a statutory ban on cutting back hedges applies. What § 39 BNatSchG allows, what is prohibited and what a breach can cost you.

Cleaning & caretaking · 6 min read

Caretaker service vs. individual firms — what makes sense for managing agents?

One provider for everything, or several specialists? The advantages and disadvantages compared, for managing agents and residents' associations.

General · 4 min read

Checklist: getting your property ready for winter

From stocking up on grit to checking the gutters — what should be done before the first frost.

Winter maintenance · 5 min read

Liability for black-ice accidents without winter maintenance

What happens legally when somebody slips outside your door — and why documented winter maintenance protects you if it ever comes to that.

Stone cleaning · 6 min read

Cleaning paving and natural stone: high pressure, steam or by hand?

Not every cleaning method suits every surface. An overview of high-pressure, steam and hand cleaning — and the mistakes that damage natural stone and joints.

Grounds maintenance · 5 min read

Growth over pavement and road: when owners have to cut back

Hedges and branches over the pavement are not a matter of courtesy but a duty. How much clear height is required, who is liable — and why cutting is allowed in summer too.

Cleaning & caretaking · 5 min read

Routine cleaning or deep cleaning? The difference — and how often each is needed

Routine cleaning and deep cleaning serve different purposes. The difference, typical cycles, and why a property usually needs both.

General · 6 min read

Claiming caretaker service and winter maintenance against tax — what landlords should know

Why the costs of a caretaker service and winter maintenance often pay off for landlords and residents' associations when it comes to tax.

Stone cleaning · 5 min read

Algae, moss and green growth on patios and footpaths: when does it become dangerous?

Green growth on patios and footpaths is more than a cosmetic problem. Why algae and moss form, when they become a slip hazard, and how often cleaning is worthwhile.

Grounds maintenance · 5 min read

Leaves in autumn: who is responsible — and who is liable if someone falls?

Wet leaves are a common cause of falls in autumn. Who is responsible for clearing them, how often it has to be done and where liability lies after an accident.

Cleaning & caretaking · 6 min read

What may a caretaker do – and what not? Powers and limits in everyday practice

The caretaker is not the managing agent. An overview of what a caretaker service is actually responsible for — and where the limits lie in everyday practice.

General · 5 min read

Changing your caretaker service: an 8-point checklist for a smooth transition

Changing contractor need not mean a gap in cover. 8 points that make the transition to a new caretaker service run smoothly.

Stone cleaning · 6 min read

Patio cleaning: which method suits which surface?

Wood, WPC, natural stone or concrete slabs — every patio surface needs a different cleaning method. What helps, what harms, and how often it is needed.

Cleaning & caretaking · 4 min read

Property inspections: why regular checks prevent consequential damage

Small defects become expensive when they are overlooked. What a regular property inspection achieves and what it looks out for.

General · 7 min read

The WEG reform since 2020: what has changed for commissioning caretaker and cleaning services

Since the 2020 WEG reform, the managing agent has had almost unlimited power of representation externally. What that means in practice for commissioning contractors.

General · 5 min read

Spring check for the common property: the checklist for after the winter

Frost and de-icing salt take their toll on buildings over the winter. The checklist for the spring check on grounds, building and safety — before small defects become big ones.

General · 6 min read

Passing on service charges correctly: what is permitted for caretaker, cleaning and garden maintenance costs

Caretaker, cleaning and garden maintenance costs are among the most closely scrutinised items in a service charge statement. What § 2 BetrKV actually allows — and what it does not.

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Caretaker Service

The clearing and gritting duty in Hesse — what owners and landlords need to know

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Practical knowledge on looking after property.

Spielplatzkontrolle in Wohnanlagen: Pflichten, Intervalle, Dokumentation

Treppenhaus als Fluchtweg: Was darf dort stehen — und was nicht?

Müll im Mehrfamilienhaus: Was Fehlwürfe wirklich kosten

The clearing and gritting duty in Hesse — what owners and landlords need to know

Stone cleaning: when is it needed, and what does it cost?

Planning your lawn care schedule (spring to autumn)

Stairwell cleaning: cycle, checklist, who is responsible?

Cancellable monthly vs. an annual contract — what is standard for caretaker services?

Winter maintenance costs: what does the price depend on — and how do you save?

Algae, moss and dirt on paving and façades — causes and prevention

Hedge cutting deadlines: what is legally allowed between March and September

Caretaker service vs. individual firms — what makes sense for managing agents?

Checklist: getting your property ready for winter

Liability for black-ice accidents without winter maintenance

Cleaning paving and natural stone: high pressure, steam or by hand?

Growth over pavement and road: when owners have to cut back

Routine cleaning or deep cleaning? The difference — and how often each is needed

Claiming caretaker service and winter maintenance against tax — what landlords should know

Algae, moss and green growth on patios and footpaths: when does it become dangerous?

Leaves in autumn: who is responsible — and who is liable if someone falls?

What may a caretaker do – and what not? Powers and limits in everyday practice

Changing your caretaker service: an 8-point checklist for a smooth transition

Patio cleaning: which method suits which surface?

Property inspections: why regular checks prevent consequential damage

The WEG reform since 2020: what has changed for commissioning caretaker and cleaning services

Spring check for the common property: the checklist for after the winter

Passing on service charges correctly: what is permitted for caretaker, cleaning and garden maintenance costs

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