Kassel argues with Hesse: Lawsuit around 940,000 euros for refugee accommodation!

Kassel argues with Hesse: Lawsuit around 940,000 euros for refugee accommodation!

Heinrich-Hertz-Straße, 34127 Kassel, Deutschland - A violent dispute between the city of Kassel and the state of Hesse exudes almost 940,000 euros! The reason? The city wants to receive the costs for the accommodation of minor refugees in the former accommodation "Motel 24" on Heinrich-Hertz-Straße-and this for the period from July 2017 to March 2019. But the Kassel regional council has not recognized these costs! The city of Kassel is now planning to file a lawsuit against the country to get its money back.

The accommodation for unaccompanied minor foreigners was in operation from 2015 to 2019, but the occupancy fell dramatically after the number of refugees decreased significantly from 2016. The city had adjusted the contract with the operator several times, but the high rental costs remained. An annual rent of 310,000 euros for 115 places - that was a bargain at the beginning of the refugee crisis, but the city argues that the conditions have changed and the costs are no longer justified.

Litigation and political decisions

On Monday, November 11th, the Kassel city council will decide on the lawsuit. The magistrate has already given the green light. The city is convinced that the country's reductions violate the Social Code and endanger the autonomy of the local youth welfare agency. The city calls for judicial clarification to find out whether the high costs and the rental contracts were right under the extraordinary circumstances at that time.

The Situation is heading, because the state of Hesse complained to the city for its economic decisions and accused it of not responding to the falling occupancy figures in good time. The city of Kassel, on the other hand, sees itself as a victim of the circumstances and is now calling for its money. The outcome of this legal dispute could have far -reaching consequences for the financing of refugee accommodation across Hesse!