Why dealing with a lawyer in Germany feels like being…
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Why dealing with a lawyer in Germany feels like being scammed
Long story short, I've been dealing with an apartment issue for a couple of years. I've received some rent reimbursement here and there but the issue is major and nobody has shown up to fix it since 2023.
So, I consulted a lawyer.
**1. First lawyer**
Paid consultation. The lawyer basically said that maybe I am right and maybe I can win the case, but what if the landlord (or rather, the rental company) kicks me out? Okay... odd. Maybe he just didn't want to take the case. Let's try another one.
**2. Second lawyer**
Free first consultation. I paid him to move the case forward. This time I was much better prepared: all details, all documents. I sent him everything. He sent questions back, I answered them. No answer for a month. I finally told him: "You know what? How about you give me my money back?" Suddenly he responds and says: "I answered via the portal, please check it next time. But if that's what you want, I'll give you your money back." Well, he did send me a message via the portal. Four minutes before sending that email.
**3. Third lawyer**
Fully prepared. Detailed summary, source files attached, everything marked and organized, all clear. Paid first consultation. The guy asks me to tell him about the case. It's €250 for 30 minutes. How about, my guy, you tell me about the case? He persists, I persist. He mumbles something, visibly stressed. I give up and tell him what is the issue. Eventually he says we can send a letter to the landlord. The next day invoice for €600. I ask what exactly the €600 covers. „Hard to say." Together with the invoice, he sends me the contract. According to the contract even if we don't go to court and settle after the letter, he'll still get paid. Fair enough. I ask how much. What are the brackets? His answer: "There is a general rule in the Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG)."
What does that mean? Who knows?
Am I crazy, or is this the standard experience of dealing with those creatures?
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Long story short, I've been dealing with an apartment issue for a couple of years. I've received some rent reimbursement here and there but the issue is major and nobody has shown up to fix it since 2023.
So, I consulted a lawyer.
**1. First lawyer**
Paid consultation. The lawyer basically said that maybe I am right and maybe I can win the case, but what if the landlord (or rather, the rental company) kicks me out? Okay... odd. Maybe he just didn't want to take the case. Let's try another one.
**2. Second lawyer**
Free first consultation. I paid him to move the case forward. This time I was much better prepared: all details, all documents. I sent him everything. He sent questions back, I answered them. No answer for a month. I finally told him: "You know what? How about you give me my money back?" Suddenly he responds and says: "I answered via the portal, please check it next time. But if that's what you want, I'll give you your money back." Well, he did send me a message via the portal. Four minutes before sending that email.
**3. Third lawyer**
Fully prepared. Detailed summary, source files attached, everything marked and organized, all clear. Paid first consultation. The guy asks me to tell him about the case. It's €250 for 30 minutes. How about, my guy, you tell me about the case? He persists, I persist. He mumbles something, visibly stressed. I give up and tell him what is the issue. Eventually he says we can send a letter to the landlord. The next day invoice for €600. I ask what exactly the €600 covers. „Hard to say." Together with the invoice, he sends me the contract. According to the contract even if we don't go to court and settle after the letter, he'll still get paid. Fair enough. I ask how much. What are the brackets? His answer: "There is a general rule in the Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG)."
What does that mean? Who knows?
Am I crazy, or is this the standard experience of dealing with those creatures?
#local
source
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