Angelika Grosse (79) has lived in her apartment in Berlin-Wilmersdorf for 20 years. Now she’s fighting to stay here Photo: Sven Meissner/BZ assembly
By Larissa Hoppe
A pensioner is trying to keep her 204 square meter apartment in Berlin-Charlottenburg. A comment from Larissa Hoppe, deputy editor-in-chief.
Apparently subtenants are needed to be able to pay the rent of 2200 euros. Plus late payments. To the displeasure of the landlord, who could ask for a higher price anyway.
The tense Berlin housing market makes it possible – that applies to both sides here. Of course, the landlord wants a punctual and even higher rent.
Of course, the elderly woman does not want to leave her familiar environment. And you have to find 10.78 euros per square meter first.
For someone with an old contract, moving is a bad deal. Zero desire for change. Fronts harden. The bandages used to fight, too. Someone will always lose. It’s usually the tenant.