BGH decides on facade art in Wuppertal

In the legal dispute over facade art on a high-rise building in Wuppertal, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) wants to announce a decision on Friday (9 a.m.). As a last resort, an apartment owner in Karlsruhe wants to prevent the building from becoming part of a city-wide street art project. So far he has sued unsuccessfully.

The other owners decided in 2024 that the manager would conclude a contract with the association responsible for the project. Accordingly, a large-format painting was to be placed on the north side of the building.

According to his lawyer, the plaintiff argues, among other things, that this will fundamentally redesign the residential complex, that he will not be able to install air conditioning on the facade for years, and that an increased number of visitors is to be expected. It also remains unclear what the work of art will ultimately look like. He wants to ensure that the majority decision is declared invalid.

At its core, it's about the question of how far the power of the majority extends, the presiding judge said in the oral hearing in July. In large ownership communities, unanimity can never be achieved.