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Rental madness in Frankfurt: 1,800 euros for a four-room apartment!
Frankfurt am Main is struggling with rent increases. One case shows: high demand drives up rents, tenant protection sees a need for action.
Rental madness in Frankfurt: 1,800 euros for a four-room apartment!
In Frankfurt am Main, the mood on the rental market is simmering. The search for an apartment is becoming more and more difficult and rents are rising to unprecedented heights. A particularly blatant example caused a stir on Reddit: A user reported about a four-room apartment whose basic rent was increased to a whopping 1,800 euros due to high demand - an increase of 200 euros. It doesn't take long for outraged comments to appear and express the incomprehension of many users about this pricing policy.
As Rolf Janßen, the managing director of the Frankfurt am Main tenant protection association, explains, this is not an isolated case. He describes the landlord's actions as "brazen" and calls for an urgent review of the rental prices. If it turns out that the rent is more than ten percent above the local comparative rent, this could be viewed as an impermissible rent increase. If the rent is even 50 percent above the market price, it is an extortionate rent.
Legal situation and tips for action for tenants
What can tenants do in such cases? The tenant protection association provides helpful tips. In some cases, they advise you to sign the rental agreement but later demand back the excess rent paid. However, many tenants hesitate to take legal action and shy away from conflict with their landlords. They are often not informed about the applicable rental price regulations, which further complicates the situation.
In order to get to grips with the rental madness in the city, the city of Frankfurt has launched a rent monitoring system. The aim is to identify excessive rents in order to intervene if necessary. Nevertheless, Janßen is calling for more comprehensive measures from the city to better protect tenants and ensure fair prices.
Current developments and outlook
Given the tense situation on the housing market, prospective tenants in Frankfurt must continue to dress warmly. The prospect of an affordable apartment becomes a long way off. As the discussions among users on Reddit show, there is a great need for solutions and transparency in rental price policy.
A good hand could not only help tenants, but also the market as a whole to restore the balance between supply and demand. Interested readers can find further information and legal support on the website Tenant Protection Association Frankfurt.
The price increase mentioned at the beginning shows once again that there is an urgent need for action. Tenants in Frankfurt are currently under great strain, and it remains to be hoped that political decision-makers will soon address the pressing problems in the housing market.