Build a fireplace in the rented apartment

Even if you have rented an apartment, it is owned by the landlord. the rent refers to the fact that you use the apartment as it is presented.

The structural substance of the rented apartment is taboo

• You may only change the apartment to the extent that you have not made any significant changes to the fabric of the Make the building and remove the structural changes without further ado at the end of the tenancy can.
• Thus, major structural changes, especially those that involve chiselling and masonry work, are prohibited without the consent of the landlord.
• So be sure to ask your landlord whether and to what extent they object to the installation of a fireplace. Actually, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. A fireplace increases the living quality of the apartment and makes it easier to rent again when you move out.

When moving out, you have to remove the chimney

• However, you have to expect that the landlord will insist that you dismantle the fireplace when you move out. According to the law, the landlord is entitled to return the rental apartment in its original condition. Your objection that the fireplace improves the quality of living is irrelevant if the landlord judges it differently. It is also irrelevant that you damage the substance of the fireplace by removing it.


Install sound insulation in a rented apartment - what you should pay attention to

The most beautiful rental apartment is no fun if the sound insulation is inadequate. …

• In this case, you should take precautions and plan when setting up the fireplace that you may have to dismantle it later. Calculate the effort involved.
• Ideally, of course, it stays in the apartment. Therefore, discuss with the landlord how he can compensate you for the improved quality of his apartment. However, you are not entitled to the landlord making any concessions to you.
• Another alternative is for you to come to an agreement with the new tenant and he will pay you compensation.
• The result is that you should never install a fireplace in the rented apartment on your own and should only act in consultation with the landlord.