Christmas decorations in Germany are loved by everyone. Magical lights, flashing in various colors, LED projectors, and singing decorative Santa Claus: Christmas is a celebration of love, gifts, and, above all, decorations that create a festive atmosphere.
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However, caution should be exercised. Excessive festive splendor can lead to a hefty fine.
Christmas decorations in Germany can result in a fine and spoil the holiday
Tenants may encounter issues with both neighbors and landlords.
Bright garlands and singing decorative Santa Claus can cause noise disturbances in the case of "excessive noise," which, according to the current fine catalog, is considered an offense if consumers "disturb the night's rest from 22:00 to 6:00".
Such a violation may incur a fine of up to 5000 euros.
Neglecting winter maintenance could result in a fine of several thousand euros. In other words, decorative elements in the house are good as long as they don't fill the entire area with loud music.
At the same time, Rolf Jansen, managing director of the tenant protection association DMB in Frankfurt, provides his commentary on this matter. The facade of the house is not considered part of the leased property. This leads to certain circumstances.
Therefore, tenants should first obtain permission from the landlord before installing Christmas decorations. It is also necessary to ensure that there is no damage to the facade, for example, due to holes for dowels.
The tenant bears full responsibility for any damage caused.
The responsibility for possible damage caused by Christmas decorations lies with the person installing them. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure their reliable protection. Otherwise, landlords may demand the removal of decorations and the repair of any damage resulting from unauthorized actions.
Instead of garlands with old bulbs, which, in combination with paper stars, can pose a fire hazard, consumers should choose models with LED lamps certified with CE. This will help avoid unnecessary risks during the holidays.
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Tenants need to obtain permission from their landlords before installing Christmas decorations to avoid potential fines and damages. Exceeding the recommended noise levels during Christmas decoration setup could result in a fine of up to 5000 euros, as per the current fine catalog.
