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Munich court orders campervan rental company to refund €3,400 over faulty sockets

21.04.2026 11:55 1 min 3 sources РУС
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Munich court orders campervan rental company to refund €3,400 over faulty sockets
Original source: t-online – München

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A Munich court upheld the termination of a campervan rental contract due to defective 12-volt sockets, ordering a €3,400 refund. The couple cut short a four-week trip to Scandinavia after the first night.

The Munich District Court (AG München) ruled that the renter was entitled to terminate the campervan rental contract because of faulty onboard sockets. The court considered the failure of the 12-volt electrical system a substantial defect that made living in the vehicle impossible, especially during a four-week autonomous trip to Scandinavia.

The couple rented the motorhome for €3,600 in summer 2023 but had to return it after the first night because the 12-volt sockets did not work, preventing the charging of a medical ventilator needed by the renter's companion. The court ordered the rental company to refund €3,400, stating that a campervan must be suitable for living, not just for driving.

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Munich Court Confirms Termination of Motorhome Rental Contract

21.04.2026 JuraForum.de DEU Original source

Court ruling: motorhomes must be suitable for living, not just driving

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Munich Court Orders Refund for Defective Motorhome

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