Could Berlin housing registry lead to clamp down on illegal rents in Germany?

A demonstrator holds a sign that says 'Stop rent rip-offs' at a protest related to rising rents and tough rental markets in Germany. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Lennart Preiss

After years of landlords skirting German rent controls, Berlin's state government coalition is pushing a proposal to create a housing and rental registry that could help authorities crack down on illegal prices. But will the law be passed?

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