Rent arrears; application for takeover to secure accommodation

Rent debts can arise due to inability to pay and possibly lead to the loss of your accommodation.

If you have rent debts, these can be covered under certain conditions if this serves to secure your accommodation.

You receive this support in the form of a loan or a grant. Unlike a loan, a grant does not have to be repaid.

The prerequisite is that you are not in a position to deal with the rent arrears on your own. The decision as to whether you receive support is always a case-by-case decision. You can still apply for support even if you have already been given notice to leave your home due to rent arrears.

The authority will check whether all the requirements for taking over your rent debts are met. You can also get advice on how to clear the rent arrears by paying in installments, for example.

There is no legal entitlement to the assumption of your rent debts.

• the costs of your current accommodation are reasonable
• Your landlord or landlady has agreed in writing to the continuation of the tenancy
• You have declared your intention to stay in the apartment for the long term
• there is no possibility of eliminating the emergency on one's own, for example by agreeing to pay in installments
• Future rental payments are secured, for example through direct payments from the responsible service provider

There is no deadline. However, you should always contact us as soon as possible if you have rent arrears.

• Application for payment of rent arrears
• Current statement of receivables or rental account statement
• Reminder, termination or eviction action
• Rental agreement or rental certificate
• Service charge settlement
• Proof of income for the last 3 months of all persons living in the household, for example:
  • Payroll accounting
  • Job center notices
  • Income of the children
• List of all other expenses including supporting documents, e.g. insurance policies
• Bank statements for the last 3 months
• Proof of other debt obligations, for example:
  • Payment by installments
  • Credit agreements
• If necessary, rejection of an installment payment by the landlord or landlady or a bank
• Identity card or residence permit
• Further evidence if necessary

• § Section 36 of the German Social Code (SGB) Twelfth Book (XII) - Social Assistance

• Contradiction
• Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application.

• List of social assistance providers

There are no indications or special features.