Remscheid · Nordrhein-WestfalenMietpreisbremse Remscheid
Remscheid · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Mietpreisbremse Remscheid

Check for free whether your rent in Remscheid is too high — based on the Mietspiegel Remscheid 2024.

Mietspiegel 2024
Regulation in force since n/a
§ 556d BGB

Does the Mietpreisbremse apply in Remscheid?

Yes — Remscheid (Nordrhein-Westfalen) has been classified as an area with a tense housing market since n/a. This means the Mietpreisbremse applies under § 556d BGB: rent at the start of a new tenancy may not exceed the local reference rent by more than 10 %.

The calculation is based on the Mietspiegel Remscheid 2024 (https://www.remscheid.de/vv/produkte/2.50/146380100000023192.php).

Frequently asked questions about the Mietpreisbremse in Remscheid

How high is the reference rent (Vergleichsmiete) in Remscheid?

The reference rent in Remscheid depends on the year of construction, size, and location of the apartment. The Mietspiegel Remscheid 2024 provides a benchmark for each combination. Our calculator shows you your personal estimated value.

When did the Mietpreisbremse come into force in Remscheid?

In Remscheid, the Mietpreisbremse has been in force since n/a. It applies to all tenancy agreements concluded after that date.

What can I do if my rent may be too high?

Under § 556g BGB, sending a written notice (Rüge) to your landlord is the recommended first step. A potential repayment could be possible from the date the landlord receives that notice. Our tool helps you create a template letter.

Does the Mietpreisbremse apply to newly built apartments in Remscheid?

No — apartments first occupied and rented out after 1 October 2014 are exempt from the Mietpreisbremse under § 556f BGB.

Is the Mietpreisbremse in Remscheid constitutional?

Yes — the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) confirmed in its judgment VIII ZR 45/19 (2020) that the Mietpreisbremse is constitutional. The regulation in Remscheid has also been upheld by the courts.

Last updated: April 2025