The deposit never came back
Months after moving out, the money is still gone and the deductions are vague. Deposits are among the most common disputes — and among the most winnable.
Tenancy and housing
Your home is not
Your home is not
a fair fight.
A landlord does this every year. You are doing it for the first time, usually while still living in the flat you are arguing about. A lawyer changes that balance — and Lawendo makes sure you can follow every step of it.
Situations we see most often
A rent increase landed
A letter says your rent is going up. Whether it is valid depends on form, timing and the local comparison — details that are easy to check and easy to get wrong.
Notice to quit
A termination letter starts a clock immediately. This is the situation where waiting to 'see what happens' costs the most.
Defects and mould
Heating that fails, mould that returns, noise that never stops. What you do first — and how you document it — usually decides the outcome.
What tends to matter
Three things that decide most tenancy cases
A short, plain-language orientation — so you know which questions to bring to a lawyer.
General information, not legal advice. Every case turns on its own facts — only a lawyer you engage can tell you what applies to yours.
Time
Tenancy matters often carry short response windows. The single most expensive decision is usually the one to wait.
Evidence in writing
Photos with dates, written notices, meter readings. A dispute is won by the person who documented it, not the person who remembers it better.
Saying it correctly
How a complaint is worded can determine whether it counts as a formal notice at all. That is exactly where a lawyer earns their fee.
How a tenancy case runs on Lawendo
Describe it in your language
Answer a few plain questions. You do not need the German legal term for what happened to you.
Pick a verified firm
Filter for tenancy law and for the language you actually want to be advised in. Compare before you commit.
Watch it move
Documents, deadlines, messages and costs in one timeline — so you never have to ring up to ask what is happening.
Questions people ask
Do I need legal expenses insurance?
No. Insurance can cover the cost, but it is not a requirement for engaging a lawyer. A firm will tell you upfront what it will cost and, where relevant, whether legal aid may be an option for you.
Can I get help if my German is limited?
That is the reason Lawendo exists. The platform interface, your case status, deadlines and guides run in nine languages including Arabic, Persian and Turkish. You can also filter for firms who advise in your language.
Is it too late if I already replied to my landlord?
Not necessarily, and it is worth asking rather than assuming. Bring everything you have already sent — a lawyer needs to see it to judge where you stand.
Does Lawendo advise me itself?
No. Lawendo is a platform, not a law firm. All advice comes from the independent firm you engage; Lawendo makes the collaboration visible and organised.
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