Another rent stress in Kassel: Iris Weber leaves her home after 28 years

Another rent stress in Kassel: Iris Weber leaves her home after 28 years

The Situation of Iris Weber, a 57-year-old woman from Kassel, highlights the challenges with which many tenants are faced with when it comes to relieving in the notice periods. After almost three decades of living in her beloved Wolfsanger district, Weber is forced to clear her apartment. A development that not only affects her life, but also shows greater social problems.

The termination and its consequences

Weber lived in a granny apartment for over 28 years in a building in which her landlord also lives. In April 2022, she received the termination of her tenancy, which is based on a relieved right of termination. This law enables landlords to pronounce cancellations easier and faster, especially for rentals that take place in a building used by the landlord. A fact that many tenants bring in an uncertain location.

social effects of terminations

The simple way for landlords to terminate apartments contributes to uncertainty on the housing market, especially in urban areas such as Kassel. Henrich Werhahn, member of the board of directors at the Tenants' Association of North Hesse, draws attention to the problem: Many tenants get into unprotected living conditions. This is particularly worrying because more and more people have difficulty finding a suitable apartment. They are pushed out of well -established living conditions without adequate alternatives available.

The personal struggle of Iris Weber

Weber is disappointed and concerned about the upcoming changes in her life: "My home is in Wolfsanger, here I am well networked. Now I have to move into a busy district while I appreciate the peace and closeness to nature so much." Your situation is reinforced by the uncertainty whether she can accommodate her furniture in the new social housing in Leuschnerstrasse. This apartment is only an emergency solution for them and reflects the difficulties that many affected people are faced with.

statistics on forced evacuations and support

The central specialist office of the social welfare office in Kassel received numerous reports about evictions last year. So far, 73 reports have been recorded in 2023, 16 of which led to actual accommodations. This number shows how many people despite the constant efforts for support have massive problems to find adequate living space. Many are forced to move into emergency accommodation that are often inadequate, for example because of the division of rooms with strangers.

conclusion: a way into the future

For Iris Weber, there is a beam of hope: she continues to find an apartment in Wolfsanger so that she can regain the calm and security of her home district. The need to revise the applicable rights of termination and strengthen the rights of tenants is undeniable in view of the growing problems on the housing market. Weber's case shows how urgently a reform is needed to protect tenants from unjustified dismissals and to ensure a safe living environment.

- Nag