Berlin Court Rejects Eviction of Leftist Housing Project 'Köpi 137'

The court ruled the landlord's termination was invalid due to lack of a remediation deadline and insufficient evidence of structural danger.

The Berlin Landgericht dismissed the eviction case against the 'Köpi 137' housing project, allowing residents to remain in the building until their lease expires in 2037.
The court found the landlord's June 2023 termination invalid as no deadline was given to address alleged structural issues, such as supposed collapse risks.
Judge Jürgen Reichel stated there was no credible evidence supporting claims of imminent structural danger, citing inadequacies in the landlord's expert report.
The building, occupied by a leftist collective since shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, has been a flashpoint in disputes over gentrification and alternative living spaces.
The ruling is not yet final, and the landlord retains the option to appeal the decision to a higher court.