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Important apartment notice: Energy certificate missing - tenants beware!
Eschborn: Information about renting a two-room apartment with type of heating, energy source and legal information.
Important apartment notice: Energy certificate missing - tenants beware!
The search for charming accommodation in Hesse has received an interesting incentive with a new apartment advertisement on the ohne-makler (OM) platform. A cozy two-room apartment is available for rent, ideal for weekend commuters. The apartment comes with central heating that runs on gas and offers WiFi connection. For comfortable use, space is limited to two people and unfortunately pets are not allowed. Another point that awaits the rental: an unlimited rental period is preferred, with the minimum rental period being three months. If you are interested in this apartment, you should note that the final cleaning costs 150 euros.
What is particularly exciting is that the apartment is offered without an existing energy certificate. As mietrecht.org emphasizes, landlords must show the energy certificate at the latest during the inspection. For existing permits, data such as the final energy requirement, the energy efficiency class and the year of construction of the residential building must be stated in the advertisement. Since there is no energy certificate, there are potential legal stumbling blocks that can affect both the landlord and the tenant.
Legal obligations and possible consequences
It's not just a formal point; {Haufe} reports that the rules for energy certificates have been tightened several times since 2021. Landlords risk fines of up to 15,000 euros if the legal ID requirements are not met. The importance of a valid energy certificate is underlined by the fact that it must be presented when renting or selling a property. In addition, the legal reporting deadlines are tight: from January 1, 2024, CO2 emissions must be stated in both types of energy certificates, the consumption certificate and the demand certificate.
Another highlight of Techem's survey shows that there is a significant lack of information among landlords, who are often unclear about the necessary documents or the consequences of missing ID. Tenants also have the right to display an original or copied energy certificate after the contract has been concluded.
What to do as an interested party?
It is therefore important for potential tenants to take a closer look and not just rely on an attractive apartment advertisement. When visiting, it is advisable to ask for the energy certificate and find out about possible legal risks. The owner is responsible for the accuracy of the information in the energy certificate; he must also ensure that all relevant information is provided in a timely manner. Since brokers also require an energy certificate to be presented when renting, it is currently uncertain how the apartment will become a reality within this legal framework.
Interested parties should therefore be well informed and perhaps also seek legal advice before paying attention to the apartment. A beautiful view of a new home is at stake!