Do you rent an apartment in Berlin and have questions about it? Here you can find information on rent levels, rent increases, defects, and support services.
People with a migration or refugee background who have not received a Aufenthaltserlaubnis (residence permit) in Berlin and are required to leave the country can apply to the Härtefallkommission (Hardship Commission). A requirement is that there are urgent humanitarian or personal reasons for allowing them to remain in Berlin.
Do you want to work with a Duldung (temporary suspension of deportation) or an Aufenthaltsgestattung (temporary residence permit for asylum seekers)? Then you probably need a permit first.
Do you rent a place in Berlin or want to sign a rental contract? Here you can find information on types of contracts, termination, the security deposit, and rent increases.
If you are doing a dual apprenticeship in Berlin, you will often go to an Oberstufenzentrum (OSZ) vocational school (upper secondary vocational center).
Understanding money and taxes helps you to live independently in Berlin. Here you can find information on state financial aid, taxes and bank accounts.
