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Kotti & Co

Provided by: Kotti & Co

Overview

Kotti & Co is a well -known Berlin tenant initiative at the Kottbusser Tor. It offers free, multilingual advice on rental and social law issues directly from those affected for those affected in their container construction.

Tenant advice from and for tenants
Social counseling for housing issues
Support for problems with landlords and authorities
Community organization and political activism for affordable living space

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📘 Guide: General Independent Social Counseling (Clearing House)

The General Social Counseling (ASB) acts as a primary 'Clearing House' and first contact point in the support system. It offers a holistic analysis of complex problems (subsistence, housing, health, family) and sorts responsibilities between legal areas (SGB II, XII, AsylbLG). Counselors create a structured help plan and guide clients to specialized services to avoid revolving door effects.

Important Note

Bring unopened mail immediately – sorting by deadlines is the first step to relief.

Required Documents

  • All letters and notices (even unopened!)

Steps

  1. 1Use this service as a pilot when responsibilities are unclear.
  2. 2Have your mail sorted and deadlines prioritized.

FAQ

What does "Counseling Center & Social Services" mean?

General support in social situations. Counseling Tip 1: Complete documents (notices, proof of income) speed up every consultation. Counseling Tip 2: Prepare concrete questions to use the consultation time effectively.

Target Groups

TenantsResidentsPeople with residential problems

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