Power Outage Prep: Tenants in Germany
As a tenant in a high-rise in Germany you should know how to prepare for a power outage and act safely in an emergency. This article explains in plain language which duties landlords have, which rights tenants can assert and which practical measures — from emergency lighting and first aid kits to personal documents and supplies — are sensible. I also describe how to coordinate with neighbors, inform resident representatives and when formal complaints or filing at the local court may be appropriate. The guidance includes easy-to-follow training steps, checklists for regular drills and notes on official forms and deadlines under German tenancy law. Read the linked government information pages and sample forms at the end.
