Author: Harry Mohr

If the move presents a hardship

Advanced age can protect against eviction. In a recent ruling, the Berlin Regional Court strengthened the rights of elderly tenants. According to the ruling, seniors can demand the continuation of their tenancy solely on the grounds of their advanced age. […]

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Visitors, subletting and overcrowding

When housing is scarce and rents are high, low-income families in particular are willing to accept cramped living conditions. But where is the line drawn? And must landlords simply accept that their apartments are becoming increasingly overcrowded? […]

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"Good solution" or "lazy compromise"?

On February 1st, the federal and state governments agreed on key points for the controversial property tax reform. In the future, the calculation will be based on the property value, the age of buildings, and average net rents. While the German Association of Cities […]

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