Das private "Hausrecht"

The idea of a distinct property right, ‘privates Hausrecht’, encompassing the power of property owners to exclude third parties from entering their real estate, has only recently become a fixture in German private law. While specific aspects, such as its relationship to intellectual property law, have been widely discussed, its underlying principles have received little attention. Tobias von Bressensdorf addresses this shortcoming with this comprehensive analysis. Seeking to demystify the concept of ‘privates Hausrecht’, he traces it back to its roots in the German Civil Code.