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Pforzheim Tenants' Association Proposes Fee Increase to Meet Growing Demand

With demand for its services surging, Pforzheim's Tenants' Association seeks to boost fees for long-standing members to expand personnel and improve support in the face of scarce affordable housing.

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Pforzheim Tenants' Association Proposes Fee Increase to Meet Growing Demand

The Tenants' Association Pforzheim, with 6,172 members, is facing a surge in demand for its advisory services due to unjustified rent hikes in urban areas. The association, which offers guidance on rental issues, has proposed a fee increase to fund personnel expansion and enhance its service offerings.

The association's advisory needs have grown significantly, prompting the board to propose a fee increase. Currently, 56% of members have been with the association for 8 years or more, and the board aims to increase fees for these long-standing members from 30 to 42 euros per year starting from the seventh year.

The last fee increase for long-standing members was in 1987, but the president or chairman who initiated it is not publicly known. The proposed fee increase was unanimously approved by the Annual General Meeting, demonstrating members' support for the association's growth and enhanced services.

The Tenants' Association Pforzheim is adapting to increased demand by proposing a fee increase for long-standing members. This move aims to fund personnel expansion and improve services, ensuring the association continues to support its members in the face of scarce affordable housing and unjustified rent increases.

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