Completion of the shell construction of the condominium

Hello everyone!

I have purchased a condominium in a 3-story apartment building from the developer.
Now I am supposed to pay the installment due according to the broker and developer ordinance after the shell construction is completed. However, so far only the shell construction up to the 1st floor is finished, but not the entire apartment building (3 floors).
In my understanding, the shell construction refers to the entire building and not just the floor where my apartment is located???

Or am I completely wrong with my point of view?

Hello Alfred76,

The Broker and Developer Ordinance states in §3, (2), 2.
"of the remaining contract sum
- 40 percent after completion of the shell construction, including carpentry work."

Since the carpentry work has not yet been completed, your developer was probably a bit too quick with the invoice.

Hello everyone! Now I am supposed to pay the installment that is due according to the Broker and Developer Ordinance after the shell construction is completed. However, so far only the shell construction up to the 1st floor is finished,

....does the shell construction refer to the entire building and not just to the floor on which my apartment is located???

Or am I completely wrong with my point of view?

What are your payment terms according to the contract for work/purchase agreement? What amounts are due and when? Otherwise, the shell construction includes the master builder's work including carpentry work.

Hello BAuLine,

he did write Broker and Developer Ordinance, it is mandatory for developers in Germany.