Renovation

As a renovation, Swiss Renovation, ( from the Latin renovare, renew ' ) is called basic rehabilitation of buildings. It eliminates damage due to wear from ordinary use and restores the original state of the utility restores - or better, the current state of the art (or current building ) near or appropriate state; The latter is called restoration ( smaßnahme ).

In Tenancy renovation is a synonym for cosmetic repairs ( Wallpapering, painting ). Their implementation is according to the usual in Germany pre-printed rental agreements usually responsibility of the tenant; by Supreme Court, this standard clause is for pure repairs (repairs ) is not permitted (except minor repairs ). (For details see beauty repair).

To be distinguished from the restoration is the restoration of a building object with historical value.