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The Free State of Bavaria promotes the construction and modernization of rental apartments for those eligible for social housing assistance. The selection of new construction projects to be subsidized is based on the urgency of local housing needs. In return for the subsidies, the subsidized apartments are subject to housing restrictions, which can restrict both the authorized users (owners) and tenants in the use of the properties. The most important restrictions here are the occupancy and rent restrictions.
The district authorities, independent cities, large district towns or "large delegation municipalities" are responsible for enforcing housing restrictions. They ensure the intended use of subsidized housing in their area (including subsidized owner-occupied housing that is to be rented out during the commitment period). This includes the occupancy of the apartment by authorized tenants, compliance with the permissible rent level and, for example, issues relating to the expiry of the commitment and the conversion of social rental apartments into owner-occupied apartments. They pursue violations of the housing commitment and, if necessary, evict tenants.
The landlord of a subsidized (social) rental apartment is subject to certain obligations, for example, he may only let the apartment to people who have been nominated by the competent authority or who present a certificate of eligibility for housing.
If subsidized housing is to be exempted from occupancy restrictions for a limited period, this must be applied for.
If you want to use subsidized housing yourself, leave it unrented for longer than three months or use it for purposes other than housing, you must apply for permission to do so.