Immoscout Threatens Legal Action Against Berlin Senate Over Rent Scan

Immoscout, a major real estate platform, has sent a legal letter to the Berlin Senate challenging the legality and factual accuracy of its 'Mietenscan' tool, which the company claims damages its business. The dispute escalates the ongoing conflict over potential expropriation of housing companies in Berlin, with Immoscout accusing the Senate of using an illegal instrument. The outcome could set a precedent for how cities regulate housing data and interact with private platforms.