We enforce rent control in Berlin for you.
Rents in Berlin have been rising continuously – often beyond what is legally permissible. Many tenants are paying significantly more than they should.
We assess free of charge and without obligation whether your rent violates the rent control law – legally sound & personal.
✔ Reviewed by a lawyer
✔ No assignment of your claims
✔ Confidential
Free · No obligation · Response within a few days · We usually respond within a few days.
Raúl Carbajosa Niehoff, M.A. · Rechtsanwalt
- Attorneys – experience from over 200 rent control proceedings
- No assignment of your claims
- No retention of your refund
- Confidential
Not an anonymous platform — a real law firm focused on tenancy law in Berlin.
Raúl Carbajosa Niehoff, M.A.
Attorney at LawExperience from over 200 rent cap proceedings — personally and strategically on your side.
Dr. Philipp Lerch, LL.M. (Sheffield)
Attorney at Law & Computer ScientistCombines legal and technical expertise — leads product development and the firm’s technology strategy.
Oliver Dutka, LL.M.
Business Lawyer & EntrepreneurResponsible for client processes and business development — so your case runs efficiently and transparently.
Selected successful cases
Rent reduced to €990.41, €2,806.80 repaid
„Following our objection, an out-of-court settlement was reached within a very short time. The net cold rent fell retrospectively to €990.41 from October 2024, the stepped rent was replaced — €2,806.80 was repaid in full to the tenants.“
Rent reduced from €995 to €725, €1,000 repaid
„The excessive rent for a 75 m² period apartment was significantly reduced out of court — conclusively resolved through a comprehensive supplementary agreement with rent reduction, repayment, deposit refund and removal of index rent.“
Rent reduced from €270 to €215, €1,000 repaid
„In a case handled by our firm, the net cold rent for a 30 m² apartment was reduced out of court within a few weeks from €270 to €215 — including repayment of overpaid amounts and deposit.“
Rent reduced from €700 to €550, €1,500 repaid
„Just a few days after we became involved, the net cold rent was reduced out of court from €700 to €550. A repayment of €1,500 was also agreed — the landlord covered the legal costs.“
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Many tenants are covered by legal expenses insurance – we can check coverage on your behalf before any costs arise.
How your rent reduction works
Clear · Legally sound · Step by step
- 1
Assessment
Free initial review
You answer a few questions – we check whether your rent is likely too high.
- 2
Engagement
You decide
Costs only arise if you engage us – transparent and regulated by law.
- 3
Letter to the landlord
Legally required step
We formally demand the rent reduction and, if applicable, repayment of overpaid rent.
- 4
Result
Often already successful
In many cases the rent is already reduced at this stage.
- 5optional
Court
Only if necessary
If no agreement is reached, we can fully represent you in court.
- 6
Conclusion
Clear billing
After completion we settle transparently – any advance payments are credited.
Free · No obligation · Response within a few days
Ready to reduce your rent?
Answer a few short questions – we check free of charge whether you are entitled to a rent reduction.
Free initial assessment · No obligation