Berlin calls on landlords to reduce excessive rents

In June 2023, an automated analysis of housing portals was conducted in Berlin, revealing for the first time 2102 rental listings suspected of violating the rent control law.

The rent control law is an important tool aimed at regulating rents in high-demand areas and protecting tenants from excessive rental demands. The Berlin authorities are now urging the affected landlords to adjust their rent prices in accordance with legal requirements to improve the housing situation for tenants.