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Rent increase: Where to find information

When you receive a letter from your landlord announcing a rent increase, it can be quite a shock. If you want to be sure that you won’t be paying too much money in the future, there are several places you can go for information. In addition, according to Stiftung Warentest, the tenant must agree to the increase. For example, the city of Tübingen provides information on its homepage about the requirements (https://www.tuebingen.de/26317.html). According to this, the landlord may only raise the rent by 15 percent within three years. This is because a cap applies in Tübingen in view of the… Read More

Help for migrants in the search for housing

People who immigrate from abroad or come to Germany as refugees are confronted with the challenge of looking for and finding a new apartment in Germany. Of course, having your own apartment is part of arriving and staying. However, the search for an apartment is often associated with many difficulties. Especially in the larger cities, housing is scarce and demand is high. The Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Construction (bmwsb) offers help and advice to migrants in their search for housing. In a brochure, there are many tips on how to find your own apartment as quickly as… Read More

Tübingen turns lanterns back on at night

Street lamps in Tübingen may not be switched off at night. This was ordered by the Tübingen regional council. The reason: according to current law, crosswalks must be illuminated in the dark. For technical reasons, however, individual lanterns in Tübingen cannot be controlled separately. Therefore, all street lamps remain on all night long. According to the city itself, switching off the lanterns had saved a lot of electricity: per night, the annual consumption of a four-person household. The reaction of Lord Mayor Boris Palmer can be found at https://www.tuebingen.de/1620.html#/38911. tun23012501 www.tuenews.de Tübingen bei Nacht. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Mostafa Elyasian.… Read More

Federal Constitutional Court: Reduced social benefits in collective accommodation are unconstitutional

The Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht (BVerfG)) has objected to the 10 per cent lower “special needs level” of social benefits for single adult asylum seekers in collective accommodation. This new regulation in the Asylum Seekers’ Benefits Act, passed by the German Bundestag in 2019, violates the fundamental right to be guaranteed a minimum subsistence level in human dignity (Article 1 and Article 20 of the Basic Law), the Federal Constitutional Court announced in a press release dated 24 November 2022. The decision concerns single adults who live in so-called collective accommodation and have been legally residing in the Federal Republic… Read More

Long wait for housing benefit

“More housing benefit for more people.” This is what the Bundestag and the Bundesrat decided. From January 2023, around two million households—instead of 600,000 households so far—are to receive housing benefit. The housing allowance is to be increased by an average of 190 euros per month to 370 euros from next year. According to the federal government, about 380,000 people will no longer have to rely on social assistance or unemployment benefit II. However, long waiting times for the processing of applications must be expected because of a lack of staff at the housing allowance offices, among other reasons. Attention!… Read More

The waste calendar is online

Is the waste calendar in the trash? Will you need a new one after you move? In these situations, Tübingen has an online replacement. You can download a trash collection calendar at https://www.abfall-kreis-tuebingen.de/online-abfuhrtermine/ You only need to write down the name of your city and street. All collection dates for residual waste, bio bins, yellow bags, and waste paper bins are listed on the calendar. A free app can be downloaded to the smartphone at: https://awido.cubefour.de/Customer/tuebingen/mobile Here, too, the place and the street must be clicked. The current collection dates can be found under “Calendar”. Under “All Dates” there is… Read More

Tips on saving energy and help with impending power cuts

The cost of energy is rising massively. Hot water, heating and electricity are becoming much more expensive. What can customers of energy suppliers do? Tips are given in a brochure published by the Baden-Württemberg Consumer Advice Centre for the district of Tübingen. In it, experts describe how to heat and ventilate properly and how to save money on washing, cooking, cooling, hot water consumption and electricity. The experts also provide information on what can be done if an electricity cut-off is imminent. They describe where and how help is available if the electricity is to be cut off – for… Read More

Housing benefit recipients receive subsidy for heating costs

The cost of energy is rising and placing a particular burden on people with low incomes. The state of Baden-Württemberg wants to support recipients of housing allowances. On September 1, they will receive a one-time subsidy for heating costs. The subsidy increases with the size of the household. Those who live alone and receive housing benefit will receive 270 euros. Households with two persons receive 350 euros. For each additional member of the household, there is 70 euros each. The money is paid out automatically without an application. Around 74,000 households in Baden-Württemberg are eligible. The ministry responsible expects the… Read More

Subsidy for heating costs doubled

Households receiving housing benefit, students with BAföG and quite a few trainees will receive a one-off subsidy for heating costs this year. The federal government has doubled the subsidy compared with the original plans because energy costs have risen so sharply. Recipients of housing allowance will receive 270 euros, and two-person households 350 euros. In addition, 70 euros is added for each additional person in the household. Students with BAföG and trainees with training allowance/training allowance who no longer live with their parents, as well as those receiving support for advancement with a maintenance allowance, receive 230 euros. The allowance… Read More

Residence registration obligation for refugees from Ukraine

People who have fled Ukraine and live in a flat in Tübingen must report this to the registration office. With an appointment that can be made by phone at 07071 204-0 or by email to buergeramt@tuebingen.de, refugees from Ukraine can register with the registration office. Registration is necessary in order to be entitled to benefits under the Asylum Seekers’ Benefits Act. When registering, the passport (if possible the international passport), the civil status certificates (if available in German or English) and a housing provider certificate must be presented. Refugees from Ukraine who initially live in the district sports hall can… Read More

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