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Deutscher Mieterbund
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EU Affordable Housing Act and national regulatory debates
8 clusters · 200 sources · last updated
Latest: EU Affordable Housing Act threatens Italian short-term rentals
On September 9, 2026, the European Commission proposed the ‘Affordable Housing Act’ to establish an EU-wide framework for addressing housing shortages. The proposal allows local authorities to designate ‘housing stress a
Germany: welfare overhaul, housing cuts, and legal disputes
64 clusters · 174 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany sees surge in legal challenges against Jobcenter benefit decisions
Since July 2026, Germany’s welfare system has transitioned from Bürgergeld to Grundsicherungsgeld (Basic Security for Jobseekers). While the standard rate remains €563, the reform introduces stricter mandates, including
German rental law and court rulings
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany: Courts issue rulings on tenant rights and rental contracts
German legal rulings continue to refine the boundaries of tenant rights and the validity of rental contracts. While judicial precedents have established that fixed-term leases require specific, non-vague justifications—s
German rental law and tenant rights
3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany housing rights: Tenant protections and rental crisis
Legal frameworks in Germany govern various aspects of tenant responsibilities and rights regarding property maintenance, lease continuity, and landlord access. Under the German Civil Code (BGB), landlords are generally
Die Linke rent cap proposal and nationwide petition
3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated
Latest: German alliance launches petition for nationwide rent cap
The German political party Die Linke has proposed a nationwide rent cap to address housing shortages and unaffordable living costs. The proposal includes a two-stage model consisting of an immediate nationwide rent freez
German tenant tax deduction regulations
2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated
Latest: German tenants can claim tax deductions on service charges
German tenants may reduce income tax by utilizing service charge statements (Nebenkostenabrechnung). Based on a Federal Fiscal Court ruling from April 20, 2023, costs for services such as garden maintenance, stairwell cl
German rental laws and heat protection reforms
3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany proposes rental law reforms to ease air conditioning installation
In Germany, extreme heat in rental properties has become a focal point for legal disputes regarding rent reductions and cooling installations. Legal standards for rent reductions are determined on a case-by-case basis; e