CURRENT LAW 1^st Quarter 2016

Focus: Real Estate and Tax Law

Contents: 1. The Written Form According to sect. 550 German Civil Code can be Exceptionally Respected by an Orally Concluded lease Agreement , 2. Shingles Containing Asbestos: Purchase of Defective Real Estate?, 3. Mold: Tenant is Responsible for Sufficient Ventilation, 4. Partial Tax Deductibility of Expenses for a Birthday Party, 5. Tax Free Redundancy Payments for Employees Moving to Switzerland, 6. Tax Deductibility of Currency Losses due to Foreign Real Estate Loans?