After almost 30 years: Iris Weber fights for her home in Wolfsanger

After almost 30 years: Iris Weber fights for her home in Wolfsanger

The difficult move: a challenge for Iris Weber in Kassel

In Kassel, Iris Weber, a 57-year-old museum supervision, is faced with a painful farewell. After 28 years in her beloved apartment in Wolfsanger, she now has to leave the familiar at home. The reason for this move is a relieved termination by the landlord, which is based on a special right of termination. This situation raises new questions about the stability of tenancy and shows the difficulties with which many tenants in the region are faced.

relieved termination: a look at the background

The landlord of Iris Weber used a relieved right of termination that enables tenancy to end tenancy without the otherwise required legitimate interest if it is an apartment in an apartment inhabited by the landlord. For many tenants, this means that you can get into an uncertain living situation without receiving an appropriate explanation for the termination. Henrich Werhahn, member of the board of directors at the tenant association North Hesse, describes such living conditions as unprotected and advises to clarify these clauses in the rental agreement. "There is no termination that should not be checked legally," emphasizes Werhahn.

The effects on the community and on Iris Weber

For Iris Weber, the move is not just a change in the place of residence; It also means the loss of a familiar social environment. "My home is in Wolfsanger, here I am well networked," she explains and emphasizes that she very much appreciates the calm and nature in her neighborhood. The view of a social housing in the busy Leuschnerstraße is worried, as the place in the new accommodation may not be sufficient to accommodate your furniture. She also has concerns about security if she had to go to an emergency shelter.

Kassel at a glance: evacuation and lack of housing

Iris Weber's recent experience reflects a major problem in Kassel. Last year, 196 forced evacuations were reported to the Central Housing of the Social Welfare Office. There have been 73 reports this year. The city tries to help through brokers between tenants and landlords. However, these attempts often fail, and many have alone to find solutions for their residential problems. "Again and again rental apartments in Kassel are offered as lucrative apartments - to the disadvantage of those who are desperately looking for a free apartment," adds a city spokesman.

an appeal for more stability in the housing market

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