Glossary
Energy certificate (Energieausweis)
Document on a building's energy efficiency, as a demand or consumption certificate. Required for sales and lettings, valid ten years.
Meaning in context
Energy certificate (Energieausweis) is a specialist term used in German property, construction or management practice. Its exact effect depends on the document, transaction and applicable law.
Practical example
In practice, check how Energy certificate (Energieausweis) is used in the relevant German contract or official record rather than relying on an informal translation.
Important distinction
This definition provides orientation and does not replace review of the original German documents.
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