Dismantling displacement and de-tenanting—Toward a feminist legal geography perspective on the housing crisis and eviction court cases in Germany

Displacement and de-tenanting are critical issues at the intersection of housing crises and legal frameworks, demanding a nuanced understanding that integrates class, gender, and race. This article aims to contribute to this scholarship by employing a feminist legal geography perspective, specifically through courtroom ethnography. The examination of eviction court cases in Germany reveals the intricate ways in which legal mechanisms mediate and perpetuate. The paper thus demonstrates how eviction processes are not merely legal transactions but are deeply embedded in power dynamics that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. By foregrounding the experiences and voices of those impacted, this paper underscores the material realities of eviction and highlights the importance of a feminist legal geographic approach to understanding and addressing housing injustices. This perspective not only illuminates the courtroom as a pivotal space where socio-legal battles unfold and emphasizes the necessity of listening and attuning to the lived experiences of the displaced.