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Germany: fines planned for breaches of the rent cap
2026-09-12 · Authority · DE · Source: tagesschau, retrieved on 2026-09-14
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has called for tougher penalties for breaches of the German rent cap. At present landlords only have to repay the excess amount. An expert group is examining fines and a reform of the rules on rent profiteering.
What this means for you
Tenants should check before signing whether the flat lies in a designated tight housing market and what the local comparative rent is. Landlords should verify whether an exception such as new build, extensive modernisation or short term letting applies.
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