Eviction Protection 2025: Tenant Rights in Germany

As a tenant in Germany, a revised eviction protection under § 765a ZPO 2025 can directly affect your housing security. This text explains in clear language which deadlines, rights and procedural steps are important for residents, how the local court operates and which forms you need. I describe practical steps to respond to an eviction threat, how to meet deadlines, which evidence helps and when rent reduction or objection is sensible. The goal is to give you concrete actions so you can understand your rights and, if necessary, quickly take effective protective measures. I list important authority contacts, practical wording tips for objections and examples of how costs and rent payments are considered in proceedings.

What does the expanded eviction protection mean?

The expanded eviction protection under § 765a ZPO protects tenants from immediate forced eviction in certain cases and defines the requirements for provisional eviction^[2].

Your rights and deadlines

• Observe deadlines: Respond to the local court within 14 days (within 14 days).
• Draft objection/form: Use template forms (form) and send by registered mail.
• Collect evidence: Secure photos, payment records and correspondence as evidence.
• Local court procedures: Check deadlines for court hearings (court).
• Report repairs: Document defect notices in writing and set a deadline for repair (repair).

How to act in practice

Practical steps derive from tenancy law (BGB §§ 535–580a)^[1], such as rent reduction, defect notices or a formal objection to an eviction threat. Start with a clear list of relevant documents: lease agreement, payment receipts, landlord letters and photos of defects.

Local court and proceedings

The local court (Amtsgericht) initially rules on eviction claims; legal questions can be appealed up to the Federal Court of Justice^[3]. Check hearing dates and, if possible, obtain legal advice or support from a tenants' association.

FAQ

What does § 765a ZPO regulate?

§ 765a ZPO extends protection against immediate forced eviction and sets requirements and deadlines under which provisional enforcement is permissible^[2].

Can I remain in the apartment during proceedings?

In many cases yes. If eviction protection applies, the court examines reasons for immediate enforcement and can allow you to remain until a decision is made.

Which forms do I need?

Commonly needed are a formal objection, proof of payments, the lease and defect notices; template forms are available from official sources.

How-To

1. Gather evidence: photos, payment receipts and correspondence.
2. Complete forms: prepare an objection or submission document (form).
3. Meet deadlines: submit documents within the required timeframe (within 14 days).
4. Contact the local court: clarify hearing dates and procedural questions (court).
5. Seek advice: contact legal counsel or a tenants' association (help).

Help and Support / Resources

• Civil Code (BGB) – gesetze-im-internet.de
• Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) – gesetze-im-internet.de
• Federal Court of Justice (BGH) – bundesgerichtshof.de

1. [1] Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB) — gesetze-im-internet.de
2. [2] Zivilprozessordnung (ZPO) — gesetze-im-internet.de
3. [3] Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) — bundesgerichtshof.de