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 will 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 pay the rent arrears on your own. The decision as to whether you receive assistance is always a case-by-case decision. You can still apply for support even if you have already been given notice to leave your flat due to the rent arrears.
The authority will check whether all the requirements for taking over your rent arrears are met. You can also seek advice on how to clear the rent arrears by paying in instalments, for example.
There is no legal entitlement to the assumption of your rent arrears.
Responsible authority
the social welfare office
Social welfare office is,
- if you live in an urban district: the municipal administration
- if you live in a rural district: the district administration
Note: Some rural districts have transferred responsibility to larger towns in their district. If you live in a rural district, the district administration office or the municipal administration of your place of residence can tell you which authority is responsible.
If you receive citizen's allowance, the local job centre of the city or district is responsible for you.