Overview

• The Mietpreisbremse has been renewed through December 2029 but continues to exempt new builds, extensively modernized flats and unfettered furniture fees.
• Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig will require clearer disclosure of furnished-unit charges and seek caps on non-rent surcharges.
• New Schonfristzahlungsregeln will give tenants a grace period to settle arrears and avoid ordinary eviction notices.
• A Hamburg tenant survey found over 90% of inquiries suggest rent-cap breaches, with tenants overcharged about €805,000 since late 2022.
• Tenant associations are calling for permanent rent caps, enforceable fines and a tightening of carve-outs to bolster compliance.