House and Ground Dortmund's Affiliation with the Westphalian Industrial Association
Haus & Grund Dortmund Annual General Meeting Highlights Digital Focus and Expert Guidance
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Haus & Grund Dortmund 2024 took place at the Westphalian Industrial Club, with a focus on political guidelines and digital services. The event was marked by the presentation of the rent index calculator, the "Haus & Grund Owner Portal", and the establishment of an expert commission for the nationwide harmonization of rental law.
During the meeting, President Christian Oecking provided members with a comprehensive insight into the association's work. He thanked the association's employees, Treasurer Heinz Urlichs, and auditors Uwe Samulewicz and Alexander König for their dedication and reliable work.
The expert commission, tasked with providing expert advice and recommendations on standardizing rental laws, aims to enhance clarity and fairness for landlords and tenants. By harmonizing regulations that vary across regions, the commission seeks to foster legal certainty and reduce conflicts.
The rent index calculator, a digital tool for landlords, helps calculate appropriate rent levels based on current legal frameworks and market conditions. It supports accurate and compliant rent setting, reflecting factors such as local rent indexes and statutory limits.
The "Haus & Grund Owner Portal" is a new or enhanced digital service platform for members and landlords, aiming to streamline property management tasks. The portal offers services such as document management, communication tools, legal updates, and calculators (including the rent index calculator), improving administrative efficiency.
Fratzscher's speech at the AGM focused on the challenges and opportunities of the current economic transformation, with a particular focus on its significance for the housing industry. As the President of the German Institute for Economic Research in Berlin, a political consultant, and a Professor of Macroeconomics at the Humboldt University of Berlin, Fratzscher's insights provided valuable perspectives on the industry's future.
Current political developments at federal, state, and local levels were discussed during the presentation, with topics including the modernization of rent increases, the rent brake, and the North Rhine-Westphalia tenant protection ordinance.
The AGM also discussed digitalization and the expansion of services for members, including energy consulting, seminars, and webinars. The association announced an upcoming public event on October 9, 2025, to be held at the Westphalian Industrial Club, with Professor Dr. Marcel Fratzscher as the guest speaker.
The association's advisory board was discharged unanimously after accepting both the annual report and the annual accounts. All advisory board members whose term ended were re-elected, with the exception of Franz-Bernd Große-Wilde and Uwe Samulewicz. Maximilian Derwald was newly elected.
Dr. Thomas Bach and Dennis Soldmann reported on personnel changes within the association. Soldmann presented the 2024 annual accounts, reporting a successful business year for the association but also upcoming challenges.
The AGM presented an opportunity to discuss how these initiatives align with the political guidelines impacting property ownership and rental markets, as well as to introduce enhanced digital services that support Haus & Grund Dortmund members in managing their properties more effectively. For precise and updated information, refer to official Haus & Grund Dortmund communications or their website.
The AGM presented an opportunity to discuss how digital initiatives, such as the rent index calculator and the "Haus & Grund Owner Portal," align with the political guidelines impacting property ownership and rental markets. These services aim to provide legal certainty, reduce conflicts, and enhance administrative efficiency for members and landlords.
The expert commission was established to provide expert advice and recommendations on standardizing rental laws, with the goal of fostering fairness and clarity in landlord-tenant relationships by harmonizing regulations across regions.
