Knowledge
WoFlV and living-space calculation
The WoFlV (Wohnflächenverordnung, living-space ordinance) regulates the calculation of living space. Deviations in the calculation affect rent, property value and disputes with the client.
Principles
Areas of rooms used as living space are counted. Reduction factors apply to areas with low headroom as well as to balconies, loggias and terraces, and some areas are not counted at all.
Where mistakes arise
Sloping roofs, balconies, storage rooms and ancillary rooms are the most common causes of deviations. The result also depends on which calculation method is agreed in the contract.
How it works in BauWalker
BauWalker answers questions about norms with source references and carries out calculations based on structured data.
This material is for information and is not legal or tax advice. The specific consequences depend on your contract and the circumstances on the construction site.