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I think that quote refers to American style of rent control that is tied to the tenant, as opposed to the German style that is tied to the building.
by smnrchrds 6y ago
I think that quote refers to American style of rent control that is tied to the tenant, as opposed to the German style that is tied to the building.
- ben_w 6y agoUnfortunately, Berlin-style appears to mean “moving is almost impossible because 50 other people also want to view the same flat as you at the same time you’re looking at it, and you literally can’t outbid them”. That was my experience, anyway. I eventually found a house share to get started, and after I arrived a hooked up with someone who happened to already have a place big enough for me to move into. If I move within the city again, it will have to be by buying a place.