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Berliner Mieterverein (Berlin Tenants' Association)

  • Non-profit
  • Fees apply
Checked 5 Oct 2026

About this service

Berlin's largest tenant association, with more than 190,000 members. Members get legal advice from lawyers in every district, phone and email advice, letters to landlords, and legal costs insurance (three-month waiting period for new disputes). In 2026 membership costs €132 a year (€78 reduced) plus a €7.50 joining fee, for at least 24 months. Advice is given in German. Its first rent check (Mietpreisüberprüfung) is free for all Berlin tenants.

  • tenancy
  • rent
  • Mietrecht
  • legal costs insurance
  • membership

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Last checked by our editors on 5 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.

  1. Berliner Mieterverein e.V.
    Mitgliedsbeiträge und Leistungen (Opens {{site}} in a new tab)
    Accessed 5 Oct 2026

    €132 per year, €78 reduced, €7.50 joining fee, 24-month minimum, legal costs insurance with three-month waiting period

  2. Berliner Mieterverein e.V.
    Berlin Tenants' Association (English information) (Opens {{site}} in a new tab)
    Accessed 5 Oct 2026

    All advice and representation in German

  3. Berliner Mieterverein e.V.
    Aktion Mietpreisüberprüfung (Opens {{site}} in a new tab)
    Accessed 5 Oct 2026

    Free initial rent check open to all Berlin tenants

  4. Berliner Mieterverein e.V.
    Berliner Mieterverein – Startseite (Opens {{site}} in a new tab)
    Accessed 5 Oct 2026

    Head office address, phone, membership figure

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