Wincasa issue in Binningen BL: Anyone who defends themselves against rent increases faces threats of termination and debt enforcement

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Tenant anger in Binningen BL: Following a rent increase by his management, a resident objects to this regulation. Results? He constantly receives threats of termination and debt enforcement. Currently, 25 parties object to the increase. Wincasa, meanwhile, denies wrongdoing.

But everything from the very beginning. At the beginning of June 2023, residents of Bruderholzstrasse in Binningen BL will receive a letter from the property management company Wincasa. As of October 1, the rent for his 4.5-room apartment is expected to increase by 148 francs. CH Media received the letter and reported it. The tenant has the surcharge checked by the Baselland Tenants Association.

He believes the rent increase is too high. The resident then objects to the contract change. Until an agreement is reached, the status quo will prevail and the old woman will only have to pay the old rent. Instead, he receives repeated threats of debt enforcement and termination from management.

Fear of losing your home

The affected tenant has lived in his apartment for 25 years. He knows he’s right. However, he is still afraid of losing his home. He has been experiencing constant tension for nine months.

He’s not alone anymore. 25 parties object to the rent increase. It quickly becomes clear: This is about more than just sky-high demand. According to one resident, Wincasa is doing “less than the bare minimum” for the property.

Other tenants complain about the disastrous accessibility of the administration. Unanswered emails, no one picks up the phone anyway and Wincasa isn’t even supposed to respond to registered mail.

What’s going on in real estate management?

Simon Roth, co-chief executive of the Baselland Tenants Association, is familiar with the refusal of contact. But he suspects this is more of malicious intent than excessive demands: “They have very few staff. “I can’t imagine working there being fun.”

So what does management think? He says he cannot comment on the specific case due to ongoing proceedings. Wincasa also assumes the position of being the only real estate service provider. The owner decides whether there will be a rent increase due to the reference interest rate adjustment. In this case, the Credit Suisse pension fund.

Cases are still ongoing

Wincasa, however, made a general statement to the newspaper: “Unfortunately, in the recent past there have been isolated cases where reminders and threats of dismissal were sent incorrectly.” Tenants were informed about this and apologized.

But CH Media residents said they never received an apology. Residents will need to be patient until peace comes to Bruderholzstrasse. Or vacate the apartment. According to one tenant, ten parties have already moved out. (wgr)

Source :Blick