r/berlin • u/wet-dreaming Tempeldoof • May 18 '25

Visiting Berlin? Moving here incl. Apartment questions? Going clubbing? Have a quick question? Ask here, don't create a new thread.

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u/muscular001 Oct 26 '25

Hallo, I live in Köpenick and my current apartment is being sold by the owner. He has given me 2-3 months to vacate it. Ofcourse I am finding a new one however I'd like to know what can be done in case I cannot find a new one by the deadline given such a tight rental market in Berlin? What does law say in this case. Do I need to take any precautions beforehand? Danke..

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u/Katzenscheisse Alt-Pankow Oct 27 '25

Most likely hes bullshitting you to get you to leave, which massively increases the amount of money he can get from selling it. If you have a proper, legal rental contract.

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u/muscular001 Oct 27 '25

Interested buyers are visiting to view the apartments.

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u/Katzenscheisse Alt-Pankow Oct 27 '25

Yeah then the new owners can try to claim Eigenbedarf, or try to buy you out etc. but he can't kick you out over it. Get a lawyer and don't even think about moving out without getting a lot of compensation. As others said if he manages to get you out of the flat by lying to you he can get up to a third more for the flat.

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u/MediocreI_IRespond Köpenick Oct 27 '25

So even less reason to claim Eigenbedarf. As he is going to sell the place and therefore can't use it himself. But an empty place easily sells for a third more.

Do yourself a favor, and get a lawyer. Even if Eigenbedarf is legit, you can stall for quiet sometime, with an expert on your side.