Court rulings and studies suggest discrimination in Germany’s housing market is real. So what are landlords doing about it – and is it enough?
Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 30 Jun 2026 15:24 CET
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The Local contacted major players in the housing market to find out how they tackle discrimination. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Sebastian Gollnow
Court rulings and studies suggest discrimination in Germany’s housing market is real. So what are landlords doing about it – and is it enough?
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