Rent increases in SH: Landlord often crosses the 15%limit!

Rent increases in SH: Landlord often crosses the 15%limit!

in Schleswig-Holstein it could soon become a little calmer for many tenants. From May 1, 2024, rents may be increased by a maximum of 15 percent within three years in sixty -six -year communities. This represents a noticeable reduction in the previous capping limit of 20 percent and is intended to help largely stable rental prices for existing rents in areas with a tense housing market. According to NDR shows that a number of landlords are still trying to request higher rents and deal with several regulations.

The new regulation was decided as part of a capping limitation regulation and applies for five years. This decision was made by the Kiel cabinet on March 19, 2024, with the aim of reducing the stress for tenants in existing tenants. An expert office has identified recommended areas that need these regulations, including many renowned communities such as Kiel, Lübeck and Flensburg, as well as popular holiday regions on the North and Baltic Sea.

specifically in Norderstedt

in Norderstedt, in the Segeberg district, have been particularly strict rules for rent increases since May 2024. An analysis shows that in many cases, landlords effortlessly ignore the new borders and often demand more than the permitted 15 percent. It is often difficult for the tenants to defend themselves against these inadmissible increases. Anyone who agrees is usually contractually bound and can no longer return.

Missing consequences for landlords

An alarming aspect is that there are no sanctions for landlords so far who do not adhere to the legal requirements. The German Tenants' Association is therefore committed to a change in the law in order to clearly shift the risk of inadmissible rent increases from the tenant to the landlord. This could significantly improve the situation for the tenants and ensure legally secured rental relationships.

In order to support tenants in Schleswig-Holstein on tenancy law issues, around 20 tenant associations offer their help. This not only provides information, but also support in the form of legal advice and clarification of any rent increases.

It remains to be seen how the newly introduced cap -in limit will affect the rental market in the long term and whether the situation will improve for the tenants in the country. The coming years could be crucial for whether the rents will actually remain affordable or whether the illegal rent increases continue to make the round.