Wohnungseigentümergemeinschaften

Wohnungseigentümergemeinschaften, often abbreviated as WEG, are legal entities in Germany that comprise all owners of individual apartments within a building or a complex of buildings. Each Wohnungseigentümer is a co-owner of the common property and a sole owner of their private apartment. The WEG is established through the division of a property into individual units and common property, typically through a declaration of division recorded in the land register.

The primary purpose of a WEG is the joint management and administration of the common property, which includes elements such as the building's structure, foundations, roof, stairwells, and any communal garden areas. Decisions regarding the common property are made collectively by the owners, usually during annual or extraordinary owners' meetings. These meetings are governed by specific legal provisions that outline voting rights and procedures.

Every Wohnungseigentümer is obligated to contribute to the maintenance and repair costs of the common property, based on their ownership share. These contributions are usually collected as monthly payments into a communal fund. A property manager, either appointed by the owners or by law, is responsible for the day-to-day administration, handling finances, organizing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. The WEG acts as a legal entity, meaning it can sue and be sued.