Misuse of Housing (Zweckentfremdung)
Misuse of housing (Zweckentfremdung) in Germany: definition, prohibitions, and fines - particularly in Munich.
Legal
ZES München, Bay. Zweckentfremdungsgesetz
Also known as: housing misappropriation, unauthorized change of use, residential space misuse
Misuse of housing (Zweckentfremdung) under German law occurs when residential space is used for non-residential purposes. In Munich, short-term holiday rentals exceeding 8 weeks per year require a permit, vacancy of more than 3 months is prohibited, and violations can be penalized with fines of up to EUR 500,000.