Wrocław TBS tenants win court battle over rent increases

A Wrocław District Court has issued a final ruling in favor of over one thousand tenants in a legal dispute against the local TBS (Social Building Association). The court deemed the rent increases, which began in early 2022, to be unjustified.

The dispute originated when the TBS management raised rental rates from 15.90 PLN to 20.60 PLN per square meter, an increase of nearly 30 percent. This decision affected more than 4,100 residents. Tenants argued that the company inflated the calculation of costs, which by law should not exceed 4 to 5 percent of the apartment construction costs.

Magdalena Nowak, president of the ObywatelTBS Foundation representing the tenants, stated that the ruling confirms rents must be real, transparent, and based on actual costs. While the ruling covers the largest group of residents, legal proceedings continue through individual lawsuits and smaller group actions. Winners of the case are entitled to reimbursement of several hundred PLN in court costs.