A friend from Canada rented a flat in Prenzlauer Berg for one year. He paid 3 months rent deposit - $1100 euros. He's due to get his deposit back (minus 80 euros as the agent says the kitchen needs a spot of paint). Does the law demand that the landlord/agent pay interest on deposit money they have had for a year? In Canada 4% interest per year is payable on monies held as a deposit...is this the case here?
Please let me know ASAP if you have an answer...the deal is to be done today.
Thanks.