‘Stressed and depressed’: How Berlin’s rent cap fiasco has affected foreign tenants
Tens of thousands of people in Berlin were hit with huge rent hikes and thousands of euros in arrears when the city’s rent cap fell through. Many of those affected were foreigners. Here are some of the experiences of those affected.Â
Berlin's rent cap has been overturned - are you affected?
Tens of thousands of tenants in Berlin are affected by the rent cap being overturned, with some being plunged into debt. Are you affected? What do you think about the situation? Tell us your views.
EXPLAINED: What the decision to get rid of Berlin's rental cap means for you
Germany’s highest court has declared Berlin's rent cap null and void. Will tenants now have to pay extra? And what consequences does the ruling have beyond Berlin?Â
Pressure grows in Germany to implement nationwide rent freeze
After the Berlin rent cap was thrown out, tenants' rights groups, politicians and residents say the federal government needs to act now to ensure more affordable housing in Germany.
Berlin's 'Mietendeckel' rent freeze ruled unlawful. What does it mean for tenants?
Tens of thousands of Berliners face an immediate rent increase of hundreds of euros per month, plus a strong possibility of having to pay backdated rent. Here's what we know so far.