City of Hof fights scrap properties: three broken booths are in focus!

City of Hof fights scrap properties: three broken booths are in focus!

In a current city council meeting in Hof, CSU City Councilor Matthias Singer made aware of three problematic scrap properties. This happened as part of the discussion about "Petit Paris", another topic that moved the city. The discussions show that the city administration has already taken measures to secure the sidewalks for these breaking stalls after they were initially unscathed. The impression that the city administration only acts faster at public pressure has increased, which many citizens perceive as inadequate.

The problem of scrap properties is not only a local topic, but also of national interest. According to a draft law of the Bundestag, the aim is to contain the abuse in the event of forced auctions of such properties. The legal committee approved this proposal, supported by the coalition factions SPD, Bündnis 90/The Greens and FDP. CDU/CSU, AfD and the left -wing faction have included the vote. The aim of the law is to give municipalities more scope for action to handle problematic auctions, especially if high commandments are given that will never be settled. This could be a turning point in dealing with scrap properties that are often abused as speculation objects.

The risks of scrap properties

scrap properties are considered real estate with considerable structural defects that have not been renovated for a long time. Buyers often take part in forced auctions with the intention of buying the property without actually intended to actually intend to pay the commandment. In such cases, it often happens that bids are submitted above the market value. After the auction, the required security is usually paid to become formally owner.

Another problem arises if these auctioners rent the real estate. This not only leads to overcrowding, but often also to a further neglect of the buildings, since the owners have no interest in proper maintenance. The cycle of abusive acquisitions thus receives itself and contributes to the erosion of the quality of living in the affected districts.

political measures against abuse

The planned scrap property abuse control law should enable the municipalities to apply for judicial administration in the forced auction procedure, even if they do not appear as a creditor. This is intended to better manage these problematic properties until the payments are actually made. Dr. Marco Buschmann, Federal Minister of Justice, has emphasized that the law should help prevent abuse and to promote responsible ownership.

Bodo Pfalzgraf, state chairman of the German Police Union, has expressed concerns, especially with regard to money laundering control. He points out that investigations often fail due to the detection of criminal offenses and criminal machinations, which makes it difficult to combat this problem.

The topic of scrap properties is therefore a focus that not only affects the local housing market, but also raises social and legal questions. The upcoming legal reforms could be a ray of hope, but it remains to be seen how effectively these measures can be implemented in practice. The municipal administrations face the challenge of making the right decisions in a difficult environment in order to secure the quality of living and keep the city worth living.