"Good news for tenants!"
This tenant's flat was sold to Deutsche Wohnen despite promises to the contrary. Since then, rent increases have landed in his letterbox at regular intervals. He had already worked out when he would no longer be able to afford the flat on his pension, so he decided to fight back. The increase was not large, but with CONNY's lawyers the pensioner had it withdrawn – and has found new hope.
How were we able to help you?
By fighting off one of my rent increases.
What was your problem, and how did you hear about us?
Senator Strieder had promised the tenants of Gehag, the Berlin housing company, that the flats would not be sold. He sold them anyway, and after a few changes of hands Deutsche Wohnen ended up as the owner. From then on I regularly received every rent increase the law allowed, squeezed to the last penny. Two years ago I went to a lawyer, who after lengthy explanations finally told me plainly that the increases were legally watertight and there was nothing I could do. His bill only deepened my feeling of being at their mercy.
What were your concerns before you instructed us? Were you afraid of confronting your landlord, for example? What got you past your concerns, and what became of your fears?
When the latest rent increase arrived, I worked out when I would no longer be able to afford the rent on my pension. A friend gave me an article about "conny.legal". I knew full well that I could not fund a lawsuit against Deutsche Wohnen, and that against their likely armada of lawyers I would have no chance anyway.
How did the process go for you, and how much rent were you able to save?
CONNY's lawyers took the case to court with my power of attorney and got the rent increase withdrawn, without my having to do anything. I had to wait, because of course these things take time. And there were no costs for me. That there are still people who stand up for me where I am completely at the mercy of others – that is phenomenal, unique, simply humane and solidarity in the truest sense. I still cannot believe how easy it was for me: really great, genuine help, and in an area that is normally seriously expensive. This time the rent increase was under €10, but for someone who is not well off, it adds up. The previous ones were each over €30. Real people, experts even, stand up for you. It sounds unbelievable, I still cannot quite grasp it, and how effortless it was for me. Really superb. The fee for this service was so low that I felt guilty it really was so little. It has given me back my trust in life – that I will not be pushed out of my flat so quickly. That is real help, especially for a small tenant like me against the might of landlords who are, on top of that, a listed company where profit is what counts. Honestly, any tenant who does not go to CONNY has only themselves to blame. I want to thank everyone at CONNY once again from the bottom of my heart – I cannot say it often enough.
What is your conclusion from your experience with us? What would you like to pass on to others in a similar situation?
For me, CONNY is the "good news" for tenants!
CONNY gets you your rights
- Fill in the online questionnaire and get an initial assessment of your rent increase straight away.
- We review your case and, once instructed, fight off an unjustified rent increase for you.
- CONNY's lawyers represent you against your landlord – in court if necessary, without you having to lift a finger.
With CONNY, tenants fight off unjustified rent increases – just like this tenant.
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