A rental platform lists a Berlin apartment of just over 100 square meters for just over 4,000 per month including heating and additional costs. The lowest offer is just under 1,000 for 80 square meters, but it requires renovations and is located on the outskirts. Renters in many parts of Germany find it almost impossible to secure an attractive and affordable apartment in a good location. Across Germany, there is a shortage of around 1.4 million apartments in lower and middle price ranges, and limited availability combined with high demand increases prices. More than half of the population lives in rental housing. Tenant protection laws safeguard existing contracts, while new rentals are more difficult. Immigrants and people with immigrant backgrounds are disproportionately disadvantaged in accessing new rentals, with data showing stark differences between those with and without immigrant backgrounds.
"Tenantprotection laws safeguard existing contracts relatively well, but the situation is different for new rentals. According to the latest annual report by the Expert Council on Integration and Migration (SVR), immigrants and people of immigrant background are disproportionately disadvantaged in this process. The nine-member council is devoting its work this year to the topic "Room for Development: Housing and Participation in an Immigration Society.""
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