By Hildburg Bruns, Stefan Peter and Leoni Rossow
Hundreds of thousands of Berliners have been left shocked. Rents will soar again. What’s more, tenants must immediately transfer, to the landlords, all rental arrears accrued during the last year, or face the prospect of eviction! However, some companies (Vonovia, Heimstaden) will waive the payments.
On Tuesday, Senator for Construction, Sebastian Scheel (45), is to present a proposal to the Senate. The subject of said proposal: a hardship ruling, with plans for a €10 million aid-fund to be used for loans, and grants, for tenants who have problems with the extra payments.
Sebastian Scheel (Foto: dpa)