I've been protected by this rule. I live in the north of Berlin. It saved me roughly 100€ a month. I found it fair for the appartment I rent. I can't say much about other cases.
Since I have to pay back the cummulative savings to my landlord in case the law is overturned(which happened today), I saved 100€ extra each month.
It's likely that I'll now have to increase my rent payment by 100€ and pay back roughly 1000€ to my landlord.
I'm happy I prepared for this situation. It's OK for me. However, I'm worried about friends that may haven't prepared...
100e is pretty good. For me it was 500e less, and it made it even less possible for me to move to a smaller place which I've wanted to do since breaking up with my ex.
>It's OK for me. However, I know others that will likely lose their flat now.
They won't just lose their flat. If they can't backpay the rent (thousands in some cases) their Schufa will be ruined which will make it even harder if at all possible to get a new place.
> They won't just lose their flat. If they can't backpay the rent (thousands in some cases) their Schufa will be ruined which will make it even harder if at all possible to get a new place.
Damn, I didn't consider this but it's true. Usually, landlords also want a Mietschuldenbescheinigung to check if you have rent debt with previous landlords.
What upsets me about the situation is that I feel like some people are experimenting with my property/contract/living condition. I'd prefer if they could just leave me alone. It makes me feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
Since I have to pay back the cummulative savings to my landlord in case the law is overturned(which happened today), I saved 100€ extra each month.
It's likely that I'll now have to increase my rent payment by 100€ and pay back roughly 1000€ to my landlord.
I'm happy I prepared for this situation. It's OK for me. However, I'm worried about friends that may haven't prepared...