German Court Rules Property Owners Can Be Held Liable for Health Impacts from Mobile Base Stations
In a landmark decision, a German court has ruled that property owners who lease space for mobile phone masts and base stations can be held jointly liable for potential health harms linked to electromagnetic radiation even if emissions comply with existing legal limits. The ruling, issued by the District Court of Münster, underscores that official exposure limits do not absolve landlords of responsibility when scientific evidence and expert warnings suggest possible risks. This case has significant implications for municipalities, private landlords, and housing companies across Europe, as similar liability principles may apply in other countries, including Sweden. The court emphasized that contracts involving telecom infrastructure should take into account long-term health liability and environmental risks, particularly in light of evolving scientific knowledge and technology upgrades.
The German court ruling by the District Court of Münster (case AZ: 08 O 178/21) was issued on 6 July 2022, following the lawsuit brought by a municipality seeking to terminate its lease with a mobile operator
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