Right to co-tenancy after two years?

Questioner

Granddaughter, 26 years old with a permanent job, wants to live with grandma in a private sector home. Is she entitled to co-tenancy after 2 years? She will contribute monthly to rent and housing costs.

Lawyer

Good morning, In principle, your granddaughter can submit a request for co-tenancy to the landlord after a period of two years. The home must be suitable for habitation by multiple persons. Other requirements are also a joint and sustainable household. In the case of a grandmother/grandchild, there may be a joint household (think of sharing the costs of habitation, but also groceries, etc.), but a sustainable household can be disputed. In the case of family members, this is quite difficult to prove, since it is obvious that, for example, the grandchild wants to live independently in the (near) future. In legal terms, the landlord can therefore refuse the request. If you wish to discuss your case further, you can always contact us without obligation. Gr, Silvienne Leito FerLei Legal 06-49175526