Challenge Your Utility Bill — Uncover Errors
Create a professional objection letter against an incorrect utility bill. The AI drafts your objection in compliance with German tenancy law (BGB).
Important Tips
- The landlord must deliver the utility bill within 12 months after the billing period ends (Section 556(3) BGB) — no additional claims possible after that
- Only allocable operating costs per the Operating Costs Ordinance (BetrKV) may be billed — administrative and maintenance costs are not allocable
- You have the right to inspect the original receipts (Section 259 BGB) — request document inspection from your landlord
- Your objection must be filed within 12 months of receiving the bill (Section 556(3) sentence 5 BGB)
Notice Period
The utility bill must be delivered to the tenant within 12 months after the billing period ends (Section 556(3) BGB). Your objection to an incorrect bill must be filed within 12 months of receiving it.
How It Works
Describe
Describe in plain language what you want to write.
AI Creates Your Letter
Our AI generates a professional letter in DIN 5008 format.
Sign & Receive
Sign digitally and receive the finished PDF by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
What costs can the landlord allocate?
Only operating costs per Section 2 of the Operating Costs Ordinance (BetrKV) are allocable, e.g. property tax, water, heating, waste disposal, building insurance, caretaker. Administrative costs, maintenance costs, and repairs are not allocable (Section 1(2) BetrKV).
What happens if the bill arrives too late?
If the bill is delivered after the 12-month deadline, the landlord can no longer demand additional payments (Section 556(3) sentence 3 BGB). However, any credit owed to the tenant must still be paid out.
Can I inspect the utility bill receipts?
Yes, under Section 259 BGB you have the right to inspect receipts. The landlord must present the original documents (invoices, utility company statements) for inspection, typically at the landlord's or property manager's premises.
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