Hardening in Berlin: 84-year-old fights for his home

Hardening in Berlin: 84-year-old fights for his home

In the district court of Wedding, almost 50 people gathered to pursue the trial against Manfred Moslehner, also known as a man. At the age of 84, he was facing the final eviction of his house, in which he has lived since his birth. The investor, who acquired the settlement in Berlin-Reinickendorf, relies on the modernization of the houses to make profit from it. Manne, a former machine locksmith with a modest pension, received a double termination of his rental agreement shortly before Christmas and an eviction action.

The judge, who has been connected to the tenants for years, was affected in view of the first clearance process. She doubted whether she really had to make a judgment or whether there was still an opportunity for an agreement. The history of the settlement on Steinberg dates back to the 1920s when working -class families lived in the simple houses. The sale to a real estate developer changed everything because it wanted to modernize the houses and sell expensive.

Manne defended himself against the investor's modernization plans because he could not afford the higher rents. He even refused to work in the house for fear of losing it. After protracted processes in court, a final decision may be imminent. Philipp Philipp, as a representative of the landlord company, emphasized the tragedy of the situation, while Manne emphasized that he did not see an alternative to leave his home. A possible hope results from the commitment of a member of the Bundestag who could convey.

The upcoming decision of the court will significantly influence Manfred Moslehner's fate. The parties involved, including the tenant initiative, hope for a fair solution for Manne who has spent his whole life in the house. The judge, who speaks of her difficult decision, shows compassion and wants to carefully weigh up all arguments before she announces the judgment. The future of Manfred Moslehner and the settlement on the Steinberg hang in the hover, while the decision about his fate is getting closer.