Court Ruling: City Does Not Have to Pay for Eviction Lawsuit by Social Welfare Recipient - 72-Year-Old's 36-Year Eviction Battle Ends: City Not Liable for Costs
A 72-year-old resident of Kassel, who lived in the same rental apartment for 36 years, has faced a complex eviction case. The city initially ruled that it was not responsible for the eviction lawsuit costs, leading to a lengthy legal battle.
The saga began when the apartment's new owner sought to evict the resident due to personal use. The local court ordered the 72-year-old to vacate and bear the process costs of around 1270 euros. However, the resident applied for reimbursement of the eviction process costs, which the city refused. This refusal led to a lawsuit at the Sozialgericht Darmstadt.
The court ruled that the city was not responsible for the eviction lawsuit costs as the apartment had been given up and the goal of retaining it could no longer be achieved. The resident had already paid the eviction process costs without claiming inability to do so. The Social Court in Kassel dismissed the lawsuit in the first instance, and the Higher Social Court confirmed this decision. After the eviction, the 72-year-old moved into a new apartment, with rent costs covered by the city of Kassel as part of social assistance.
The legal battle over the eviction lawsuit costs has come to an end, with the city of Kassel not responsible for the expenses. The 72-year-old resident has since moved into a new apartment with rent covered by the city. The Sozialgericht Darmstadt and the Higher Social Court in Kassel both ruled in favor of the city's position.
