{"id":95271,"date":"2026-03-28T10:29:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T10:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/forums\/95271\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T10:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T10:29:39","slug":"landlady-situation-in-germany-escalated-moved-out-early-unsure-how-to-handle-damages-hand-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/forums\/95271\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlady situation in Germany escalated \u2013 moved out early, unsure how to handle damages\/hand-over"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/forums\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3mjyba8rjrrg1.jpeg\" \/><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<!-- SC_OFF --><\/p>\n<div class=\"md\">\n<p>Hi everyone,<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a student in Germany and I\u2019ve run into a stressful situation with my landlady. I\u2019d really appreciate some advice on how to handle this properly.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m renting a room in her house. She\u2019s +55 divorced and the children don\u2019t live with her.She was very nice at first but after some time she started being rude and wanting things done her way.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, I had some photos taped to the wall, and when I removed them, small patches of paint came off. I informed her and offered to fix it myself, but she refused and said a professional needs to assess it and that I shouldn\u2019t attempt any repairs.<\/p>\n<p>Since the termination notice, communication has been very tense and formal. It seems that she was hoping for a tenant that would somehow behave like one of her children, go out together etc.I gave notice of leaving on March 24, and shortly after things escalated\u2014she became very strict about everything, mentioned organizational pressure, and is now insisting on a proper handover appointment.<\/p>\n<p>I decided to move my things out immediately and stay somewhere else because the situation felt uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Now:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\u2022 She wants to schedule the apartment handover ASAP\n\n\u2022 She says she\u2019ll get a quote from a specialist for the wall, but she cannot do that before the hand over (according) to her.\n\n\u2022 She also mentioned she might lose a potential tenant because of timing\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>I want to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>\u2022 Close this quickly and avoid further stress\n\n\u2022 BUT I don\u2019t want to accidentally admit liability or agree to pay for damages without seeing the quote (or getting advice)\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>My questions:<\/p>\n<pre><code>1.   What should I watch out for during the handover (documents, wording, etc.)?\n\n3.  Can I refuse to sign something if it includes an admission of damage?\n\n4.  What is a reasonable cost for minor wall paint damage in Germany (a few small spots as seen in the picture)?\n\n5.  Any general advice to avoid getting overcharged?\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>I\u2019m trying to stay cooperative but also protect myself legally. I\u2019m aware that I\u2019ll have to pay April rent because of the late notice.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks a lot in advance \ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SC_ON --><br \/>\n<br \/>&#8212;<br \/>\nPractical_Land3879<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hi everyone, I\u2019m a student in Germany and I\u2019ve run into a stressful situation with my landlady. 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