Landlord Removes Tenant's Door Over Unpaid Rent in Stolberg

A landlord in Stolberg, Germany, took the drastic step of removing his tenants' apartment door due to unpaid rent, leading to multiple police interventions.

• The landlord removed the door of an apartment in Stolberg after tenants failed to pay rent for the month.
• Police received multiple emergency calls and were forced to intervene, although they are not responsible for civil disputes.
• The landlord's action was described by police as 'unusual and legally questionable.'
• Officers attempted to mediate by phone and advised the landlord on proper legal channels, but their efforts were initially unsuccessful.
• Eventually, the situation de-escalated after police warned of potential legal consequences for the landlord.

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