Bottermann::Khorrami

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"Unfortunately, however, it also shows that no votes can be won with housing construction, but there are with rent regulation."

Uwe Bottermann, lawyer and partner at Bottermann::Khorrami on the election result in Berlin.

"... increasing housing construction and improving housing conditions for Berliners is not the focus of political discussion at the moment."

Statement by Uwe Bottermann, lawyer and partner at Bottermann::Khorrami on the election in Berlin

Statements

Bottermann::Khorrami: Prohibition of temporary rental in milieu protection areas is open to challenge

The Administrative Court of Berlin ruled that temporary furnished rentals in milieu protection areas are a change of use subject to approval if the lease was previously indefinite. The lawsuit of an owner was dismissed. Lawyer Bottermann criticizes the ruling.

Markets Real Estate Regulatory

Planned tightening of rent regulation by government

With the reform package Tenancy Law II, the federal government is planning stricter rules for furnished housing, indexed rents and short-term rentals. In a webinar, industry experts warn of investment barriers; the cap on indexed rents weakens inflation protection.

Real Estate Regulatory Statements

Bottermann::Khorrami: Socialization Framework Act takes into account the need for clarification and ensures legal peace

The Berlin House of Representatives has passed the Socialization Framework Act, which establishes the framework for socialization, but does not allow expropriations under Article 14 of the Basic Law. Uwe Bottermann emphasizes the importance of preliminary legal clarification for legal peace and planning security.

Regulatory

Bottermann::Khorrami advises to pre-empt the reform of inheritance tax