{"id":11792,"date":"2025-06-22T08:43:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T08:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/?p=11792"},"modified":"2025-07-13T13:52:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T13:52:39","slug":"mietrecht-kuendigung-wegen-diebstahl-oder-zahlungsverzug-was-vermieter-und-mieter-wissen-muessen-aktuelles-urteil-des-lg-paderborn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/tenancy-law-termination-due-to-theft-or-default-of-payment-what-landlords-and-tenants-need-to-know-current-judgement-of-the-paderborn-regional-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenancy law: Termination due to theft or late payment? What landlords and tenants need to know - recent judgement by Paderborn Regional Court"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Paderborn Regional Court, 03.07.2024, Ref.: 1 S 77\/23<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Einleitung\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disputes between landlords and tenants are commonplace, but things get particularly tricky when criminal offences or payment problems are involved. The requirements for termination without notice are set out in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/services\/tenancy-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tenancy Law<\/a> clearly defined. A recent judgement by the Paderborn Regional Court (judgement dated 03.07.2024 - 1 S 77\/23) shows under which circumstances landlords may terminate without notice and what is important for the effectiveness of such terminations. Which legal principles are decisive here and what should landlords and tenants be aware of?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Der_Fall_im_Uberblick\"><\/span>The case at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A landlord gave his tenant several notices of termination without notice and, alternatively, an ordinary notice of termination, initially due to an alleged theft of wood, later due to late rent payments and other allegations such as breaches of data protection and damage to property. The tenant did not accept the notices of termination, which is why the case went to court. After the local court ruled in favour of the tenant, the landlord lodged an appeal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entscheidung_des_LG_Paderborn\"><\/span>Decision of the Paderborn Regional Court<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Paderborn Regional Court confirmed the judgement of the court of first instance and declared all cancellations invalid.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rechtliche_Hintergrunde_und_Begrundung_des_Gerichts\"><\/span>Legal background and reasoning of the court<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holzdiebstahl\"><\/span>Wood theft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Offences committed by the tenant can justify termination without notice (Section 543 (1) BGB), but only if there is clear evidence. In this case, however, the landlord could not clearly prove that the tenant had deliberately acted against his will.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zahlungsverzug\"><\/span>Default of payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>According to Section 543 (1) BGB, termination without notice is generally possible if the tenant, despite prior <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/receive-a-warning-letter-your-rights-as-an-employee-in-cologne\/\">Warning letter<\/a> continues to pay late.<\/li>\n<li>However, the court clearly emphasised that there must be a reasonable period between the warning and termination so that the tenant can correct their payment behaviour.<\/li>\n<li>A warning that is only issued shortly before the next payment date does not fulfil this requirement.<\/li>\n<li>In concrete terms, this means that if a warning letter is not issued until the end of December, for example, it is unrealistic to demand that the tenant change their payments immediately at the beginning of January. The tenant needs sufficient time, usually at least one payment cycle, to adjust their payments.<\/li>\n<li>For a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/receive-your-72-hour-emergency-plan\/\">ordinary cancellation<\/a> (Section 573 (2) no. 1 BGB), payment arrears must be significant and sustained. Individual or short-term delays are usually not sufficient, especially if the tenant's behaviour was previously tacitly accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weitere_Kundigungsgrunde\"><\/span>Further grounds for cancellation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Data protection violations or damage to property must be clearly documented and proven. Generalised accusations are not sufficient.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Praktische_Konsequenzen_%E2%80%93_Tipps_fur_die_Praxis\"><\/span>Practical consequences - tips for practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fur_Vermieter\"><\/span>For landlords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Cancellations should be based on sound legal grounds and supported by clear evidence.<\/li>\n<li>In the event of late payment, a warning must be issued in good time and with a sufficient deadline. Clearly document when and how the warning was delivered.<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to whether your previous behaviour may have signalled a tacit acceptance of the payment behaviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fur_Mieter\"><\/span>For tenants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Check warnings carefully for their formal and substantive correctness and whether sufficient time has been granted to change the behaviour complained of.<\/li>\n<li>Document payment dates and clarify any ambiguities with the landlord at an early stage to avoid misunderstandings and cancellations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fazit\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The judgement by Paderborn District Court underlines the importance of thorough preparation and precise legal knowledge for landlords in the event of terminations due to criminal offences or late payment. At the same time, it gives tenants clear advice on how to protect their rights and avoid the threat of termination. A prudent approach on both sides helps to prevent unnecessary legal conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Paderborn Regional Court<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Note: The content of this article has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, due to the complexity and constant changes in the subject matter, liability and guarantees are excluded.<\/strong>Important Note: The content of this article has been prepared to the best of our knowledge. However, due to the complexity and constant changes in the legal field, we exclude liability and warranties.<\/p>\n<p>If you need legal advice, please feel free to call us at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:022180187670\"><strong>0221- 80187670<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or email us at<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@mth-partner.de\">info@mth-partner.de<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/de\/koeln\/mietrecht-rechtsanwalt\/\">Lawyers in Cologne provide advice and representation in tenancy law.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 306px; top: 1969.02px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent judgement by Paderborn Regional Court clarifies when terminations without notice due to criminal offences or late payment are effective. 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