Renting in Germany: risk of poverty is increasing - demand for solutions

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META description: "The rent is increasingly becoming a risk of poverty in Germany. On the occasion of the international day to eliminate poverty, the German Institute for Human Rights is calling for the federal government to urgently create more affordable living space. Learn how the increasing rental costs above all require low-income households and what measures are necessary to ensure the right to living space." (Symbolbild/MB)

An alarming reality is shown in Germany: the rental costs explode and turn into a dangerous risk of poverty! On the occasion of the international day for the elimination of poverty on October 17, the German Institute for Human Rights raises the alarm and asks the federal government to take effective measures to make apartments affordable again and create the urgently needed living space.

"In Germany, poor people have to spend a disproportionately high part of their income for the rent. This means that you can pay the rent, but at the end of the month there is nothing left for other essential things, such as warm clothing for your children or a decent dinner," warns Claudia Engelmann, research assistant of the institute.

exaggerated rental loads threaten the quality of life

The starting situation is terrifying: A current study by the German Institute for Economic Research reveals that the poorest 20 percent of the households already spend 36 percent of their income for rent, while the wealthiest households only issue 22 percent of their income for living. One -person households and single parents are particularly affected. A rental load of over 30 percent is already problematic and leaves hardly any scope for daily life - this is devastating, especially for households with low incomes!

But the situation on the housing market is still exacerbated by the impossibility of moving into cheaper apartments! Engelmann underlines the urgency to become active now: "The planned increase in housing benefit on January 1, 2025 is a first step in the right direction, but that alone will not be enough! We need considerably more social living space for people with low income and effective rental price limits!"

right to live for everyone!

The right to living in Germany must be guaranteed without restrictions! With the ratification of the UN social package, the state has undertaken to ensure that the living space remains affordable for all citizens. "The housing costs must not shoot up in such a way that other basic needs fall under the table," explains Engelmann. It is the responsibility of the state to protect tenants from excessive rents and inadmissible rent increases.

Time is pushing! Further measures must be taken immediately to protect people from loss of apartment. In particular, the expansion of the grace spell, which could make dismissals ineffective, if rent debts are paid, is crucial.

This is a call to the federal government: act now before the rental level becomes even more impregnable!