General Information

What general guidelines should be followed?

Costs for housing and heating are part of the basic subsistence allowance under Book II of the Social Code (SGB II)—Basic Subsistence Allowance for Job Seekers.

Each month, the costs actually incurred and deemed reasonable when renting a residence are taken into account as necessary expenses, provided the rental is for private, non-commercial purposes.

To verify the actual costs incurred, applicants must submit a signed lease agreement and, if available, the most recent utility bill.

The costs associated with rental properties generally include:

• Base rent/net rent (excluding utilities)
• Utility costs (basic operating costs) that may legally be passed on to the tenant
• Heating Costs – Costs for renting garages and parking spaces cannot be covered.

Privacy Policy – Can I obtain information about my tenant?

Personal data collected by the Job Center is subject to social welfare confidentiality. The disclosure of social data is subject to prior authorization. Information relating to individual cases and tenant data may only be provided if the tenant grants the Job Center written permission to do so. If such permission is not provided, we cannot provide you with any information, either by phone or in writing. This also includes inquiries as to why rent was not paid despite a request for direct payment.

You must resolve any discrepancies regarding the tenancy directly with your contractual partner, the tenant, as there is no legal relationship between you and the Job Center.