Reserve and repair fund rules in Germany
The owners resolve on the advance payments for costs and for the reserves. Building up an appropriate maintenance reserve (Erhaltungsrücklage) is part of proper administration.
What the law says
Die Wohnungseigentümer beschließen über die Vorschüsse zur Kostentragung und zu den nach § 19 Absatz 2 Nummer 4 oder durch Beschluss vorgesehenen Rücklagen.Last verified:
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die Ansammlung einer angemessenen ErhaltungsrücklageWhat this means in practice
The act names no amount, percentage or formula; it says only "appropriate" (angemessen), and the owners fix the contributions by resolution. After each calendar year the manager must prepare an asset report (Vermögensbericht) that shows the level of the reserves and must make it available to every owner. Germany sets no figure for the reserve, unlike some other countries on this site.
Where Unitify fits
Unitify keeps the community's decisions, documents and announcements in one place. The owners decide the size of the reserve; the law above and the building's own documents decide the rest.
How this works in UnitifyQuestions and answers
- What does the law say about the reserve or repair fund in Germany?
- The owners resolve on the advance payments for costs and for the reserves. Building up an appropriate maintenance reserve (Erhaltungsrücklage) is part of proper administration.
- Where does this come from, and when was it checked?
- The quotation is from § 28 Absatz 1 Satz 1 und § 19 Absatz 2 Nummer 4 WEG, at the official source linked on this page. It was last checked against that source on September 21, 2026.