Tenants' Association to Keep Index Rents Even Lower

Tenants' Association to Keep Index Rents Lower

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2025 December 22 . 1:02 PM

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Tenants' Association to Keep Index Rents Lower - Tenants' Association to Keep Index Rents Even Lower

The German Tenants’ Association has criticised a new draft bill aimed at protecting renters. While the group welcomes some proposed safeguards, it argues they do not go far enough. A key point of contention is the planned 3.5 percent cap on index-linked rent increases.

Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has put forward a draft bill containing four main measures to strengthen tenant rights. The proposal is currently being reviewed by other federal ministries. Among the changes are stricter rules for furnished apartments and better protections against eviction.

The German Tenants’ Association has responded by calling for tougher restrictions. Its president, Melanie Weber-Moritz, insists that index-linked rent contracts should be banned entirely for new and relet properties. The association also argues that the proposed 3.5 percent cap on annual increases remains too high.

While the group acknowledges the government’s efforts, it maintains that the new protections are insufficient. The association has not specified its preferred maximum limit for rent adjustments in new or change-of-tenancy situations.

The draft bill will now undergo further review before any final decisions are made. If approved, the measures would introduce new tenant safeguards but leave index-linked rent adjustments in place. The German Tenants’ Association continues to push for stricter limits and a ban on such contracts for new leases.