Housing arrest: Legal dispute and Otter cause confusion!

Housing arrest: Legal dispute and Otter cause confusion!

Schleusenstraße, 17291 Prenzlau, Deutschland - Housing in Prenzlauer Schleusenstraße continues to fall by the wayside, and the reasons for this are diverse. In the end, the disappearance of the building image caused confusion, whereby the otter "Otti" was incorrectly used as a culprit in public perception. This animal lover preferably lives in clean, fish -rich waters and was spotted in the region in 2018. Rather, legal disputes and official requirements prevent the progress of the construction project that started more than seven years ago.

Kessler-Bau AG started demolishing the old development in 2018, followed by archaeological work in the construction pit from 2021. This pit is currently secured with a "Berlin construction" of steel carriers and wood. But as the Nordkurier reports, the condition of the kanthölzer used in the sheet pile wall has deteriorated, which has additional requirements for stability from the building authority pulled. The construction sign had to be removed to make room for these security measures. However, it should be set up again as soon as all the required requirements are met.

legal hurdles and their consequences

The construction progress has also been blocked by a legal dispute with a neighbor since 2022. This bumpy legal situation means that the setting of eleven bored piles is not possible to ensure stability. In view of the circumstances, Kessler-Bau AG is now even preparing a claim for damages. Finally, an apartment had to be sold and the associated contracts had to be reversed. Of course, this gives rise to worries - not only for the builders, but also for potential buyers who rely on the new building.

A legal perspective on such building delays shows that they can often be considered illegal and bring significant problems for builders. The law firm Herfurtner explains that claims for damages can be asserted if the contractual deadlines are exceeded. Factors such as delivery bottlenecks, lack of material or inaccurate plans can be the causes of delays. In such cases, it is important to make the claims in writing and to set the building contractor a reasonable grace period to comply with the deadlines.

a long way to complete

The prospects for housing in Schleusenstrasse are dark. A realistic start of construction is expected in two to three years at the earliest. This raises the question of how the city reacts to these developments. Planned new construction projects could offer the region urgently needed living space, but this is massively difficult by the current circumstances.

Another point that is often forgotten in the discussion is the emotional burden that has to bring construction delays for those involved. Because in addition to the financial losses that often arise from delays, the stress of the uncertain situation is also in the room. The Rights Check emphasizes that proactive action and the timely obtaining of legal councils are decisive to protect interests. Negotiations on contracts and clear regulations are essential to get out of the tricky situation at best.

Kessler-Bau AG has successfully implemented new housing projects in the region in the past. Therefore, it is to be hoped that this project will also find its way despite the adversity in order to meet the urgently needed living space supply in the region.