Berlin Tenants‘ Association – a strong and influential consulting organization for tenants The Berlin Tenants‘ Association represents its members` interests in all questions concerning the lease of their accommodation. Since 1888 we have been committed to improving tenants` rights and a social housing policy. We support reasonable rents backed by legislation. We also support the development of new social and affordable housing and other urban developments, while avoiding the displacement of tenants. With more than 160,000 members the Berlin Tenants‘ Association is the largest in Germany. Tenants‘ associations have a long tradition in Germany. This is because Germany has a much higher proportion of rented accommodation than in comparable countries. In fact, 85% of Berlin residents are tenants. In Germany there exist comprehensive tenancy rights. Your tenants‘ associations is ready to help to enforce your comprehensive rights in this area.