Germany: Landlords, heating and new rules for heating costs and boilers
What happened
Searches for 'Vermieter' (landlord) in Germany are rising, alongside three headlines on heating. They cover cold heating in autumn, a reported law that from 2028 would require landlords to pay part of tenants' heating costs, and the GModG (building energy law) and landlords' costs when choosing a heating system.
When it started
The trend was first recorded on 24 October 2026, according to the trend data. The sources do not state when the reported 2028 rule would take effect beyond that year.
How it spread
According to the BILD article, the question is when landlords must act if heating stays off in autumn. Gegen Hartz IV reports that a new law will require landlords from 2028 to pay part of tenants' heating costs. Haufe writes that landlords may face higher costs with gas heating under the GModG.
Why it matters
Heating and energy costs and the rules on who pays for them affect many tenants and landlords, which may explain the interest. The headlines are not full legal texts, so the exact scope and status of these rules is unclear from the sources provided.