Legal topics

Techem informs you about legal issues in property management: from the new Building Energy Act (GEG) to the smoke alarm obligation in your federal state. In addition, you will find further practical sample templates for house rules, checklists and practical tips on renting as well as our database of rulings on current case law in the customer portal.

What you need to know

Discover up-to-date information and useful expertise.

EED: New requirements for landlords

Remotely readable meters and regular, transparent information on consumption – the EED brings innovations for tenants and landlords.

Energy Efficiency Directive (EED)

Smoke alarm obligation in your region

The smoke alarm obligation is not uniformly regulated throughout Germany. We have summarized the regionally applicable regulations for you.

Overview smoke alarm obligation

Building Energy Act download

The Building Energy Act (GEG) defines what counts as renewable energy. It also regulates who is allowed to issue energy certificates. Download it now to learn more about it.

Heating Costs Ordinance download

When tenants change within a billing period, landlords must take interim readings of consumption. This ensures fair billing. You’ll find all of the information in the ordinance here.