"In the case of ordinary terminations due to rent arrears, we need the possibility that the amount due can be paid by the date of departure in order to revoke the termination of the apartment," said the Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz (SPD) of the "Bild am Sonntag".
So far, the so-called grace period payment only applies to terminations without notice.
Such a change in the law would be part of a whole series of protective measures that the federal government is planning to protect people from particularly drastic consequences in the coming winter.
In addition to government grants, the federal government is planning new rules to prevent utility companies from cutting off electricity or gas for people who are late in paying.
Leasehold instead of sale
Further adjustments are also being discussed in tenancy law: the SPD would like a de facto ban on terminating tenants who cannot pay their increased operating costs, at least for a certain period of time.
However, this falls within the remit of Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP), who has so far held back on this issue.
"I'm assuming that my colleague Buschmann is already preparing this intensively," said Geywitz.
In order to curb the sharp increase in land prices, the minister called on the municipalities not to sell their land, but to give it a leasehold.
“You cannot increase soil.
Then he's gone.
We are breaking through speculation with land prices," said Geywitz.
“In addition, the right of first refusal for municipalities must finally be strengthened.
When communities have first access to a plot of land, they have a much better negotiating position.” In addition, more emphasis must be placed on modular and serial construction when building.