Bundestag today decides on the extension of the rental price brake by 2029

Bundestag today decides on the extension of the rental price brake by 2029

Berlin, Deutschland - Today is a central topic on the Bundestag agenda: the rental price brake. Since then, this regulation, which was launched in 2015, has triggered a lot of discussion. The Bundestag today decides on its extension until the end of 2029, since the current regulation expires on December 31, 2025. According to Radio Hochstift , the expected results are of great importance, especially in view of the ongoing living costs in Germany.

The German Tenants' Association (DMB) has clearly positioned itself and welcomes the extension, but at the same time demands that existing loopholes are closed and the exceptions and regulations are revised. People are desperately looking for affordable living space and are confronted with constantly increasing rental prices. For example, the offer rents in the 14 largest cities in Germany have risen by almost 50% since 2015, with Berlin particularly standing out, where rents have more than doubled.

rent increases and reform needs

The current regulation allows that in new rentals, the rent may be at most 10% above the local comparison rent. However, there are numerous exceptions: Newly built and extensively modernized apartments are not under this cap, for example. DMB President Lukas Siebenkotten has spoken out to rethink these exceptions and to shorten the deadline for new buildings to 2023. Effective fines for violations of the rental price brake were also required. "The rental price spiral has to be stopped", says Siebenkotten in a current interview. Tenantbund reports that many tenants are still delaying their rights for fear of conflicts.

Special attention should also be paid to the problem of furnished apartments. While the rental price brake is applicable to the basic rent, additional furniture surcharges can further complicate the situation. The DMB proposes to show these costs separately in the rental agreement in order to create more clarity.

The future of the rental price brake

With today's decision, further measures could also be submitted to the coalition agreement. A lowering of the capping limit for rent increases from currently 15% to 11% is discussed. There are also considerations to improve the protection against dismissal when receiving navigating payments and the introduction of a new residential community. According to the Housekeeper scout

The rental price brake is active in a total of 492 cities and affects around 26 million people in Germany. While the Federal Government is working on a draft law to extend the regulation by the end of 2029, the future of the rental price brake remains uncertain after 2025. Ultimately, a lot will depend on the political situation and possible change of government.

It remains exciting to observe how today's decisions will influence the living space situation in the coming years and whether the much -listed appeals will be heard after more effective solutions. Only one thing is certain: the topic of "living" is and remains part of a lively social discourse. The outcome of today's vote could be decisive for many in Germany.