Hello Forum,
My new apartment had a few defects that the construction company promised to fix or compensate for. There is agreement on the issues (the underfloor heating was difficult to regulate, the toilet makes creaking noises when sitting down, one door was installed crookedly and only closes with difficulty, and it also swings fully open when left ajar). None of these are major problems.
Unfortunately, the construction company is hesitant to provide financial compensation and keeps delaying with excuses like "we will discuss it with the plumbing company," "it is under review," and "we will get back to you." I had actually requested compensation by October 31. After that, I even received a call from the manager saying the matter was being reviewed and I would be informed soon.
However, I never received any update. Now I have had enough. I waited twice in good faith and trust. Since the formal written reminder was already sent in September, I can now also charge default interest. What is the usual interest rate for this?
My new apartment had a few defects that the construction company promised to fix or compensate for. There is agreement on the issues (the underfloor heating was difficult to regulate, the toilet makes creaking noises when sitting down, one door was installed crookedly and only closes with difficulty, and it also swings fully open when left ajar). None of these are major problems.
Unfortunately, the construction company is hesitant to provide financial compensation and keeps delaying with excuses like "we will discuss it with the plumbing company," "it is under review," and "we will get back to you." I had actually requested compensation by October 31. After that, I even received a call from the manager saying the matter was being reviewed and I would be informed soon.
However, I never received any update. Now I have had enough. I waited twice in good faith and trust. Since the formal written reminder was already sent in September, I can now also charge default interest. What is the usual interest rate for this?
nordanney schrieb:
Interesting thread. The question is, on what amount do you want to calculate the late payment interest? And from when? With what justification? I’m wondering the same... The construction company does have the right to fix (minor) defects. Claiming a “right” or a three-month delay probably won’t get you far in Germany.
That aside, I would also have it fixed—even if it takes half a year. If the main contractor doesn’t fix it, it probably won’t get fixed at all.
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HilfeHilfe24 Dec 2020 06:08ypg schrieb:
I wonder the same... the construction company does have the right to fix (minor) defects. Claiming a „right“ or a 3-month delay probably won’t get you far in Germany.
That aside, I would have it fixed anyway – even if it takes half a year. If it’s not corrected by the house builder, it likely never will be. Correct. With minor defects, nobody will come out.