The location
Since the allotment garden is used for recreation, the journeys should not be unnecessarily long. So first take a look around the facilities close to your home and talk to tenants while you walk. If you also take a look over the garden fences, you will get a first impression in advance of whether the system suits your needs.
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The price
The rent, which is to be paid annually, depends on the size of the parcel and its location. Added to this are the costs for water and a possible electricity connection.
Before the takeover, you have to pay a certain transfer fee. How high this is depends:
- From the development,
- the planting
- as well as the equipment.
As a rule, an expert determines the price.
Pay close attention to the condition of the garden shed, every gardener's refuge in bad weather. Take a close look at the arbor and any additions and have the board of directors confirm that everything is in order in terms of building law before you pay the transfer fee.
The lovely neighbours
When you lease a parcel, you get a lot of new neighbors. If they were not there when you visited your parcel, you should definitely take a look at their gardens.
If these are precisely manicured properties with circular paths and weed-free lawns, conflicts could arise if you would like to garden more naturally yourself.
The previous owner
This is the best source to find out as much as possible about your new allotment garden. He knows the neighbors, knows about the customs of the facility and also knows where cables and water pipes run. It is therefore imperative that you exchange the telephone numbers for later inquiries when handing over the vehicle.
The contract
It's done and you've found a nice allotment garden. This is followed by the conclusion of a contract with the gardening board of the association, who is the main tenant of the facility. Make sure that the following points are recorded in the contract:
- The total area of the parcel,
- the rent incurred,
- the period for which the lease is valid,
- the contact persons of the association.
With the contract you will usually receive the garden regulations, which include, among other things, how much community work there is, whether there are rest periods and whether pets are allowed on the plot.
Tips
Before you can lease an allotment garden, you have to join the gardening association. Find out about the statutes and costs. Almost all clubs are subject to the allotment garden regulations. So it can't hurt to take a look at them in advance.
