New draft law on tenancy law reform is met with sharp criticism from Haus & Grund
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is presenting a reform of tenancy law that provides for stricter rules for private landlords.
Quick Look
- A draft law on tenancy law reform passed by the cabinet provides for stricter tenant protection rules and new deadlines for private landlords.
- The owners' association Haus & Grund sharply criticizes the plans as a vote of no confidence.
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Why It Matters
In February, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig presented a bill to reform tenancy law, which was approved by the cabinet.
Frankfurt. Kai Warnecke makes no secret of his anger. The proposals were “a vote of no confidence against the millions of private individuals who rent” and a “further attack on the functionality of the rental housing market,” said the president of the Haus & Grund owners’ association angrily.
In fact, the new draft law to reform tenancy law, which Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) presented in February and which has now been approved by the cabinet, provides for drastic changes for the approximately 5.5 million private landlords in Germany. More regulation, new deadlines, stricter rules: the legislative package contains a bundle of new measures to protect tenants.
What to Watch
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Cabinet decision leads to parliamentary debate on tenancy law reform
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific deadlines and measures does the bill contain in detail?
- How is the opposition in the Bundestag reacting to the reform plans?
