{"id":4388,"date":"2026-06-12T12:34:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/?p=4388"},"modified":"2026-06-15T05:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T05:37:03","slug":"mietrecht-vermieter-muss-post-auch-nach-ende-des-mietverhaeltnisses-an-mieter-weiterleiten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/tenancy-law-the-landlord-is-required-to-forward-mail-to-the-tenant-even-after-the-tenancy-has-ended\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlord Must Forward Post After Tenancy Ends \u2013 Duties, Rights and Damages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><b>Note: <\/b>This article is for general information only and does not replace individual legal advice. The complexity and constant change of the subject matter require the exclusion of liability and warranty. For your specific situation, please consult a lawyer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The tenancy agreement has ended, the keys have been handed over \u2013 and yet there is still post for the former tenant in the letterbox. What now? Is the landlord allowed to simply ignore the letters, put them in the nearest public postbox, or even throw them away?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is clear: <b>No.<\/b> The landlord also, after the termination of the tenancy, has so-called <b>Post-contractual duties of care<\/b> from \u00a7 242 of the German Civil Code (BGB) (good faith). These obligations include, among other things, the storage and forwarding of postal items intended for the former tenant.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explain what this means in concrete terms: What are the landlord's obligations? What must they absolutely not do? And what rights does the tenant have if the landlord withholds or destroys their mail?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rechtsgrundlage_Nachvertragliche_Pflichten_nach_%C2%A7_242_BGB\"><\/span><b>Legal basis: Post-contractual obligations under \u00a7 242 of the German Civil Code (BGB)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even when a rental agreement ends, not all mutual obligations disappear overnight. German law knows the principle of the so-called <i>fault after the contract is finished<\/i> \u2013 liability for breach of duty after the end of the contract. The legal basis for this is provided by \u00a7 242 BGB, the principle of good faith.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, this means that certain ancillary contractual obligations continue to apply after the end of the tenancy. It is recognised in case law and legal literature that the landlord has ancillary contractual obligations that continue to apply, particularly duties of care and storage (cf. BGH, judgment of 27.04.1971, ref.: VI ZR 191\/69; Schmidt-Futterer\/Streyl, Mietrecht, \u00a7 546 para. 59).<\/p>\n<p>These obligations do not only apply to items left behind by the tenant in the flat upon moving out. They also extend to postal items received in the landlord's letterbox after the tenant has moved out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_bedeutet_die_Obhutspflicht_fur_den_Vermieter_konkret\"><\/span><b>What does the duty of care mean for the landlord in concrete terms?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The post-contractual duty of care obliges the landlord to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Storage: <\/b>Mail that is clearly intended for the former tenant and is not obviously advertising must be carefully kept.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Notification: <\/b>The landlord must inform the former tenant promptly that mail has been received. An email, a phone call, or a letter to the new address is sufficient.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Publication <\/b>The landlord must hand over the mail to the former tenant or allow them to collect it, upon request.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>No unauthorised disposal: <\/b>The landlord may not open, discard, or post the mail in a public mailbox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_der_Vermieter_auf_keinen_Fall_tun_darf\"><\/span><b>What the landlord absolutely must not do<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The landlord is <b>not entitled<\/b>, to simply dispose of the former tenant's mail or to throw it into a public letterbox. The Darmstadt Regional Court expressly clarified this in a widely cited decision (LG Darmstadt, Order of 30.12.2013, Case No.: 25 T 138\/13).<\/p>\n<p>The reason: If a letter is posted in a public letterbox, Deutsche Post will not automatically forward it to the new address. Without a redirection order and without noting the new address, the letter will simply be returned to the sender \u2013 if at all. Important deadlines can therefore be missed, court documents can be lost, and the former tenant faces significant damage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13968\" style=\"width: 569px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/graph11.webp\" alt=\"Flowchart for dealing with mail in the letterbox that isn&#039;t yours\" width=\"569\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/graph11.webp 569w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/graph11-142x300.webp 142w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/graph11-486x1024.webp 486w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/graph11-6x12.webp 6w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vertical flowchart of legal steps for dealing with mail from a former tenant in the letterbox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Briefgeheimnis_Offnen_fremder_Post_ist_strafbar\"><\/span><b>Secrecy of correspondence: Opening other people's mail is punishable by law<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A particularly important point that many landlords are not aware of: Opening other people\u2019s mail is punishable by law under Section 202 of the German Criminal Code (Violation of Postal Secrecy). This also applies if the letter is delivered to the landlord\u2019s address \u2013 what matters is that it <i>addressed to another person<\/i> is.<\/p>\n<p>Landlords who open mail belonging to a former tenant risk not only civil claims for damages but also criminal prosecution. The penalty: a fine or imprisonment for up to one year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schadensersatz_bei_Verletzung_der_nachvertraglichen_Pflichten\"><\/span><b>Damages for breach of post-contractual obligations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The landlord infringes their post-contractual duty of care \u2013 for example, by destroying, failing to forward, or withholding mail for months \u2013 this can result in a <b>Tenant's claim for damages under Section 280(1) of the German Civil Code (BGB)<\/b> result.<\/p>\n<p>The damage can be considerable. Some examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Missed court deadlines (e.g. for lawsuits, payment orders or enforcement orders)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Lost contract offers or business correspondence<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Unattended official appointments or missed objection deadlines<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Financial disadvantages due to late delivery of invoices or reminders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The landlord is liable for the damage caused if they are responsible for the breach of duty (\u00a7 276 BGB). As the duty of care is a recognised subsidiary obligation, culpability is presumed under \u00a7 280 (1) sentence 2 BGB \u2013 meaning the landlord must prove that they were not at fault.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gilt_die_Pflicht_fur_Wohnraum_und_Gewerberaum_gleichermasen\"><\/span><b>Does the obligation apply equally to residential and commercial spaces?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The landmark ruling by the Darmstadt Regional Court concerned a commercial lease agreement \u2013 specifically for a law and notary firm. The court emphasised that the duty of care applies in any case to obviously important business mail.<\/p>\n<p>However, the duty is limited <b>not for commercial leases.<\/b> The principle of \u00a7 242 BGB applies to all types of contracts. Landlords also have post-contractual duties of care in residential leases. However, the nature of mail can influence the extent of this duty:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criterion<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Residential rent<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Commercial rent<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Basic duty<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Yes \u2013 according to \u00a7 242 BGB<\/td>\n<td>Yes \u2013 according to \u00a7 242 BGB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Scope<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Recognisable important mail (e.g., official notices, invoices)<\/td>\n<td>Comprehensive for business correspondence as economic damage is threatened<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Advertising broadcasts<\/b><\/td>\n<td>No retention requirement<\/td>\n<td>No retention requirement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Damage risk<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Moderate (e.g. missed deadline)<\/td>\n<td>High (e.g. lost orders, missed deadlines)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Urgency<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Normal<\/td>\n<td>Increased \u2013 interim injunction possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13969\" style=\"width: 1122px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_12_53AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter.webp\" alt=\"The landlord\u2019s obligations and the tenant\u2019s rights regarding third-party post\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_12_53AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter.webp 1122w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_12_53AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_12_53AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_12_53AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_12_53AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-10x12.webp 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Split-screen infographic on landlord's duties and tenant's rights regarding post in the letterbox after moving out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wie_lange_dauert_die_Pflicht_zur_Postaufbewahrung\"><\/span><b>How long does the obligation to retain postal items last?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no legally defined period for how long a landlord must keep a former tenant's post. Case law has not yet established a clear upper limit for this.<\/p>\n<p>The following principles apply as a guide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Act promptly: <\/b>The landlord should inform the former tenant as soon as possible that the post has been received. It is reasonable to expect notification within a few days.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reasonable retention period: <\/b>As long as the landlord does not know the tenant\u2019s new address and the post cannot be delivered, they must keep it. A few weeks is generally considered a reasonable period.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mail forwarding request: <\/b>Both parties can help to resolve the issue. The tenant should arrange a mail forwarding service with Deutsche Post in good time. The landlord can submit a request for the new address to the Residents\u2019 Registration Office (Hanover Regional Court, ruling of 3 May 2007, ref.: 13 S 21\/07).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Practical tip: <\/b>The landlord should document the receipt of the post in writing (date, sender, type of post) and ensure that the tenant is notified in a verifiable manner \u2013 for example, by email with a confirmation or by registered post.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leitentscheidung_LG_Darmstadt_Beschluss_vom_30122013_Az_25_T_13813\"><\/span><b>Landmark decision: Darmstadt Regional Court, order of 30 December 2013 (Case No. 25 T 138\/13)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most well-known ruling on this matter was handed down by the Darmstadt Regional Court. The case serves as a striking illustration of just how quickly a dispute over post can escalate \u2013 and how costly this can be for the landlord.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Der_Sachverhalt\"><\/span><b>The facts of the case<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A law firm was a commercial tenant of business premises until 31st March 2013. Upon vacating, they handed all keys, including the letterbox keys, to the landlady. Their new office was located only about 400 metres away.<\/p>\n<p>It was not until 21 September 2013 \u2013 almost six months later \u2013 that the landlord informed the former tenant by email that, when handing the premises over to new tenants, she had found business post dated April 2013 in the letterbox. The email contained the remarkable sentence:<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201eFor reasons you are well aware of, I really have no reason whatsoever to be of any assistance to you. Nevertheless, I am informing you of my \u201ediscovery\u201c.\u201c<\/i><\/p>\n<p>When staff from the law firm went to collect the post, the landlady refused to hand it over. In response to a written request, she replied that they should \u201estop bothering her\u201c.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Die_gerichtliche_Entscheidung\"><\/span><b>The court decision<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The former tenant then applied for an interim injunction in summary proceedings to have the post handed over. The Darmstadt Local Court issued the injunction on the very same day.<\/p>\n<p>The landlady lodged an objection, stating that she had already posted the letter in a \u201epublic postbox\u201c on 23 September 2013. The Darmstadt Regional Court ruled:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The landlady was obliged to keep and hand over the business mail.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">This obligation arises from Section 242 of the German Civil Code (BGB) as a continuing obligation from the terminated rental agreement.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Putting post in a public postbox does not fulfil this obligation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The legal costs were awarded against the landlady.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Praktische_Tipps_Was_Mieter_und_Vermieter_tun_sollten\"><\/span><b>Practical tips: What tenants and landlords should do<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13970 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_19_49AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter.webp\" alt=\"Infographic with five steps: Keep post, Inform tenant, Enable collection, Determine new address, and Create documentation\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_19_49AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter.webp 1122w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_19_49AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_19_49AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_19_49AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/ChatGPTImageJun15202609_19_49AM-ezgif.com-png-to-webp-converter-10x12.webp 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checkliste_fur_Vermieter\"><\/span><b>Landlord's Checklist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check mail forwarding order: <\/b>Before the tenant moves out, ask them if they have set up a mail forwarding service with Deutsche Post.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep the post: <\/b>Please keep incoming post safe and undamaged. Do not open the letters under any circumstances.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inform tenants: <\/b>Please notify the former tenant as soon as possible by email, text message or registered post.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enable collection: <\/b>Please offer a collection date or redirect the post to the new address via registered mail.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document: <\/b>Make a written record of when each item of post was received and when you notified the tenant. This documentation will protect you in the event of a dispute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checkliste_fur_Mieter\"><\/span><b>Checklist for tenants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set up a mail forwarding service: <\/b>Arrange a mail forwarding service with Deutsche Post in good time (cost: approx. \u20ac28.90 for 12 months, as of 2025). Ideally, the service should start a few days before you move out.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Notify the sender: <\/b>Inform important correspondents (authorities, insurance companies, banks, employers) of your new address.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leave contact details: <\/b>Provide the landlord with a phone number and email address where you can be reached after moving out.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Knowing your rights <\/b>If your landlord withholds or destroys your mail, you are entitled to its return and, if applicable, compensation for damages. In urgent cases, an injunction is possible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haufige_Fragen_zur_Postweiterleitung_nach_Mietende_FAQ\"><\/span><b>Frequently asked questions about postal forwarding after tenancy ends (FAQ)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i>SEO Tip: Implement FAQPage Schema (JSON-LD) for this section.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muss_der_Vermieter_die_Post_des_ehemaligen_Mieters_weiterleiten\"><\/span><b>Is the landlord obliged to forward mail from the former tenant?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Under Section 242 of the German Civil Code (BGB), the landlord has post-contractual duties of care, even after the termination of the tenancy. They must keep any mail clearly intended for the former tenant and allow them to collect it or forward it on. This duty applies to both residential and commercial tenancies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Darf_der_Vermieter_die_Post_des_ehemaligen_Mieters_offnen\"><\/span><b>Can the landlord open the post of the former tenant?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Opening other people's mail is punishable under \u00a7 202 of the German Criminal Code (violation of postal secrecy) and can be punished with a fine or imprisonment of up to one year. This also applies if the mail is delivered to the landlord's address \u2013 what matters is to whom the letter is addressed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_passiert_wenn_der_Vermieter_die_Post_wegwirft\"><\/span><b>What happens if the landlord throws away mail?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the landlord disposes of the former tenant\u2019s post, they are in breach of their post-contractual duty of care under section 242 of the German Civil Code (BGB). The tenant may claim damages under section 280(1) of the German Civil Code (BGB). The extent of the damage depends on the specific disadvantages caused by the lost post \u2013 for example, missed deadlines, lost business opportunities or missed appointments with the authorities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wie_lange_muss_der_Vermieter_die_Post_aufbewahren\"><\/span><b>How long must the landlord keep the post?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no strict legal deadline. The landlord must keep the post for as long as is reasonable under the circumstances. The crucial factor is whether they have already informed the former tenant about incoming mail and given them an opportunity to collect it. As a general rule, a few weeks are considered a reasonable retention period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gilt_die_Pflicht_auch_fur_Werbesendungen\"><\/span><b>Does the obligation also apply to advertising broadcasts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No \u2013 at least not in full. The duty of care applies to post that is clearly important: official correspondence, court documents, invoices, contractual documents and business post. Obvious advertising material (flyers, catalogues, unaddressed advertising) is not subject to the retention obligation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_kann_der_Mieter_tun_wenn_der_Vermieter_die_Herausgabe_verweigert\"><\/span><b>What can the tenant do if the landlord refuses to hand over the property?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The tenant may first send the landlord a written notice setting a deadline. If the landlord fails to respond, the tenant may take the matter to court. In urgent cases \u2013 such as court service of documents or time-sensitive business correspondence \u2013 an interim injunction may be applied for. In the case described above, Darmstadt Local Court granted the interim injunction on the very day the application was made.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kann_der_Vermieter_die_Post_einfach_in_einen_offentlichen_Briefkasten_werfen\"><\/span><b>Can the landlord simply put the post in a communal letterbox?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The Darmstadt Regional Court has expressly ruled that depositing a letter into a public mailbox does not fulfil the duty of care. Deutsche Post does not forward letters to the recipient without a redirection order and without specifying the new address. At best, the letter will be returned to the sender \u2013 at worst, it will be lost.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sollte_der_Mieter_einen_Nachsendeauftrag_bei_der_Post_einrichten\"><\/span><b>Should the tenant set up a mail forwarding service with the post office?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely. A redirection order with Deutsche Post is the simplest and safest measure to avoid postal delivery problems after a move. The order is valid for 6 or 12 months and ensures that mail is automatically forwarded to the new address. The cost is currently approx. \u20ac28.90 for 12 months (as of 2025). The order can be set up online at nachsendeauftrag.de.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fazit\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The landlord's duty to keep and forward post after the tenancy ends is not a favour; it is a legal obligation under \u00a7 242 of the German Civil Code (BGB). Landlords who breach this risk claims for damages and, in the worst case, criminal proceedings for violation of postal secrecy.<\/p>\n<p>Tenants should ensure they set up a mail forwarding service in good time and provide their landlord with their new contact details. This will help you avoid unnecessary complications.<\/p>\n<p>If you as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/services\/tenancy-law\/\">Tenant or landlord<\/a> If you have any questions about post-contractual obligations or if you are being withheld post, solicitor Helmer Tieben will be happy to advise you personally. Please call us on <b>0221 - 80187670<\/b> or send us an email at <b>info@mth-partner.de<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weiterfuhrende_Artikel_zum_Mietrecht\"><\/span><b>Further articles on tenancy law<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/tenancy-law-if-the-tenant-leaves-furniture-behind-in-the-rental-property-this-constitutes-an-improper-partial-clearance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture left in a rented flat: when does this constitute an impermissible partial clearance?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/tenancy-law-the-unauthorized-eviction-of-an-apartment-by-the-landlord-may-lead-to-a-claim-for-damages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a landlord evicts a tenant without proper authorisation, this may give rise to claims for damages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/tenancy-law-the-rent-deposit-between-tenant-and-landlord-requirements-and-claims\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rental deposit between tenant and landlord \u2013 prerequisites and claims<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mth-partner.de\/en\/tenancy-law-requirements-and-procedure-for-eviction-lawsuits-in-cologne\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eviction lawsuit in Cologne \u2013 requirements and procedure<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 959px; top: 8868.44px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the tenancy between landlord and tenant has ended, this does not mean that both parties are no longer liable to the other for certain matters. This follows from the general clause \u00a7 242 BGB, good faith. 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