Overview of German construction law (Baurecht)

1. Introduction to German Construction Law German construction law (Baurecht) is a complex field that governs all legal aspects of building and construction projects. It is divided into public construction law (öffentliches Baurecht) and private construction law (privates Baurecht). 2. Public Construction Law (Öffentliches Baurecht) Public construction law ensures that Read more…

Facts: Public and Private Construction Law in Germany

Did you know that there are two type of construction law in Germany? We generally talk about public and private construction law. Public construction law includes all regulations on the permissibility of building structures. The state has effective power of enforcing the regulations, through for instance: orders/permits or official administrative acts. The decision-making Read more…