Note the rental agreement!
In principle, barbecuing is allowed on the balcony, the property management may not prohibit this. However, it may be that the type of grill is restricted: A charcoal grill may be prohibited, instead only gas or electric grills are allowed. For such a ban, however, there must be a certain objectivity, i.e. it must not be issued without reasons. A ban must always be proportionate! The private life of the tenant must be protected in any case. It is also important that the rental agreement refers to the applicable house rules. Tenants should absolutely do their duty of consideration and avoid excessive smoke development or barbecuing when everyone else is sleeping. Otherwise, the management of the house may issue a reminder. If the tenant does not adhere to it and repeatedly violates a prohibition or requirement, an extraordinary termination may threaten. Before barbecuing, you should therefore take a look at the house rules and the rental agreement. If you want to grill with a charcoal grill despite the ban, you should obtain the consent of the other tenants. Tip: The other tenants should also be informed of a planned barbecue party, which can be accompanied by a little more noise.
Important tips for grilling on the balcony
The charcoal grill may be particularly popular, but it develops strong and sometimes acrid smoke that bothers other people. It is therefore a bad choice for barbecuing on the balcony. An alternative is the gas grill, the lotus grill is also a good choice. Thanks to a battery-operated ventilation system, the charcoal heats up very quickly and all emissions are avoided.
The excessive formation of smoke can also be prevented by taking a few other measures. Grill lighter should only be used sparingly, and only as much charcoal should be used as is really needed. Otherwise, the grill is in operation for an unnecessarily long time, the charcoal first has to burn out, which in some cases causes a very long and above all unnecessary smoke development. Moist coal has no place on the grill, the smoke is particularly strong and the coal does not burn properly. Treated wood is also not a good choice, it can even produce toxic fumes.
The unpleasant smoke develops quickly from dripping fat or marinade. A drip tray under the grilled food helps!
Otherwise, the principle of mutual consideration applies: If you want to grill on the balcony, you should do everything possible not to unnecessarily disturb the neighbors and not to let loud music accompany the barbecue party in the evening. Another useful way to avoid trouble is to simply invite your neighbors along.
Conclusion: grilling allowed, but with restrictions
Everyone wants to get along well in an apartment building, so the principle of mutual consideration is of particular importance. If you want to grill on the balcony, you are generally allowed to do so, but a little consideration for the other tenants is important. The rule is that there must be no excessive smoke, odor or noise. In some cases, charcoal grills can even be banned, in which case the electric grill is certainly a good choice.
