Eigentümergemeinschaftsvereinbarungen

Eigentümergemeinschaft is a German term that translates to "owners' association" or "condominium association." It refers to a legal entity formed by the co-owners of a property that is divided into individual units, such as apartments or commercial spaces, while sharing common areas. This entity is established by law when a property is subdivided into condominium ownership (Wohnungseigentum).

The primary purpose of an Eigentümergemeinschaft is to manage and maintain the common property. This includes responsibilities such as the upkeep of the building's structure, shared facilities like hallways, staircases, elevators, gardens, and parking areas. They are also responsible for financial management, including collecting contributions (Hausgeld) from each owner to cover operating costs, repairs, and reserves for future expenses.

Each owner within the Eigentümergemeinschaft is a member and has voting rights, typically proportionate to their share of ownership. Decisions regarding the property's management, significant repairs, or changes to the house rules are made during regular or extraordinary meetings of the owners. A professional property manager (Hausverwaltung) is often appointed to handle the day-to-day administration, finances, and implementation of decisions made by the association. The legal framework for Eigentümergemeinschaften is primarily found in the German Condominium Act (Wohnungseigentumsgesetz).