Question 1

How long do I have to object to my utility bill?

Accepted Answer

You have 12 months from receipt of the bill to raise objections (§ 556 para. 3 sentences 5 and 6 BGB). After that, objections are generally excluded unless you were not responsible for the delay.

Question 2

When does the landlord have to send the utility bill?

Accepted Answer

The landlord must deliver the bill within 12 months after the end of the billing period (§ 556 para. 3 sentence 2 BGB). If it arrives late, they generally can no longer demand an additional payment — unless they were not responsible for the delay.

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