As part of the DFG project “Forced eviction”, we ethnographically examined the processes of tenancy disputes and forced evictions at Cologne District Court. We discovered structural problems that systematically undermine tenants' rights - from legal barriers and individualized blame to a lack of advice and support. These findings prompted us to work with local initiatives to set up a tenants' advice center that provides concrete help and has also become a place for exchange and networking. In our contribution, we would like to share both our research findings and the practical experience of tenant counseling.lecture & discussion

Who: Sarah Klosterkamp & Sarah Knechtel (Forschungsprojekt DFG-Projekts „Zwangsgeräumt“ & Mitbegründer*innen der Mieter*innenberatung „Recht auf Wohnen Köln")

Language: German