Overview
- The Berlin Regional Court barred ImmoScout24 from promoting the Schufa BonitätsCheck as needed for viewings, finding the messaging misleading.
- The written reasoning from the June 19, 2025 verdict has been released, and violations risk fines of up to €250,000.
- Judges also prohibited collecting extensive personal data via a “Selbstauskunft” form without clear, voluntary consent.
- ImmoScout24 has appealed and maintains its guidance on credit reports was transparent and consistent with the law.
- German data protection authorities state landlords may request a Schufa report only just before a contract is finalized, and Schufa says partners are responsible for such marketing.