Federal Court of Justice: Claim for air conditioning? BGH judgment strengthens ownership rights
July 2026, 11:08 a.m. In Germany, around 17 percent of people have air conditioning at home
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July 2026, 11:08 a.m. In Germany, around 17 percent of people have air conditioning at home. (Archivbild) © Caroline Seidel-Dißmannel/ dpa/ dpa-tmn air conditioning systems are becoming more attractive for many people in view of the ever hotter summers. Sales of indoor air conditioners – mostly split air conditioners – increased from around 260,000 to 320,000 units between 2023 and 2025, according to the Building Climate Association. No figures are yet available for 2026, but further growth is expected.
Furthermore, In many shops, fans and refrigerators are currently out of print after the past hot summer weeks. She criticised, among other things, that there is a serious possibility of reducing the rental or sale value of neighbouring apartments, given the well-known effects of the operation of air conditioning systems - such as noise, condensation or exhaust heat. Anyone who wants to purchase an air conditioning system can basically choose between two types.
In addition, The BGH then clarified: In the question of whether the decision is valid, it only depends on the immediate construction effects.
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July 2026, 11:08 a.m. In Germany, around 17 percent of people have air conditioning at home. (Archivbild) © Caroline Seidel-Dißmannel/ dpa/ dpa-tmn air conditioning systems are becoming more attractive for many people in view of the ever hotter summers.
reliability low1/3 sources20 percent plan to get one.
reliability low1/3 sourcesSales of indoor air conditioners – mostly split air conditioners – increased from around 260,000 to 320,000 units between 2023 and 2025, according to the Building Climate Association.
reliability low1/3 sourcesNo figures are yet available for 2026, but further growth is expected.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIn many shops, fans and refrigerators are currently out of print after the past hot summer weeks.
reliability low1/3 sourcesShe criticised, among other things, that there is a serious possibility of reducing the rental or sale value of neighbouring apartments, given the well-known effects of the operation of air conditioning systems - such as noise, condensation or exhaust heat.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAnyone who wants to purchase an air conditioning system can basically choose between two types.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe BGH then clarified: In the question of whether the decision is valid, it only depends on the immediate construction effects.
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