Christmas decoration forbidden: What needs to be considered with light chain & tree
When it comes to Christmas decorations for the home and front yard, you have a great deal of freedom. However, anything that disturbs the neighbors or could pose a danger is prohibited. So that you know how far your creativity can go, we have summarized the regulations for you.
Christmas time is fairy lights: But what is forbidden?
For many people, fairy lights etc. belong to Christmas just as much as the goose in the oven. Not everything that pleases is allowed.
- Illuminated windows, preferably flashing in all colors - you can see that a lot in the Advent season. Not everyone has to like it, but nobody has to be bothered by it. This applies primarily to the neighbor. If this illuminates his apartment, he can veto it.
- In the period between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., it is generally "light off" if the neighbor wants it that way.
- If you have your own garden, you can decorate it to your taste and, for example, park Santa Claus and team there. It can also shine during the day, but it must also switch off the light at night.
- If you share the garden or forecourt with others, they must agree to your decorating ideas.
- As a tenant, you can decorate your balcony, but not damage the facade. Sagging Santa Clauses are popular and also not a problem if you observe three things: First, the "burglar" must of course not dangle from under the tenant's window. Secondly, it must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be blown away in wind. Thirdly, you must not damage the facade when fastening.
- Anyone wanting to spice up the stairwell of a rental property for Christmas needs the approval of the landlord and the co-tenants.
- By the way, even with approval it is important to observe fire protection and not to block escape routes.
- A Christmas door wreath is allowed at any time, you do not need approval. Nobody has to like that other than yourself. However, the following also applies here: combustible materials should be avoided.
- For some people, a blinking and sparkling Christmas decoration is not enough - atmospheric music must also be played. Before you start, ask your community about how loud the sound can be. If a neighbor interferes with it, you have to turn it down. There is peace at lunchtime and at night and as a tenant you are also bound by the house rules.
- In the Advent and Christmas season, almost every apartment smells of Christmas cookies. Nobody will bother about that. It looks different if you want to give off additional pine scent or other smells. You can't expect anyone in the stairwell - so hang up the oranges and cloves in your apartment. Incidentally, you can decorate them with as many fir trees, fairy lights and Santa Clauses as you like - provided the light does not bother the neighbors.
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You can decorate your Christmas tree in your own four walls to your heart's content. If you have spent your time on the outside decoration, you will find the best ideas for your Christmas tree with us - and for the time after the festive season all the information on how to dispose of the Christmas tree.