Should children's bottoms be washed in the snow? – The Housing Foundation assumes Joonatan's family is living without a shower
Joonatan Puhakka's family is currently displaced due to renovations in their rental apartment, which lacks provisions for washing.
Reform UK's vow to scrap renters protections shows they're 'in the pocket of rogue landlords'
Reform UK plans to dismantle key renter protections, which critics say will benefit abusive landlords at the expense of vulnerable tenants.
Who is responsible for the smoke detector in a rental home?
The article discusses the responsibility for maintaining smoke detectors in rental homes, highlighting the shared obligations between landlords and tenants as stipulated in the law.
Significant Changes in Housing - What Everyone Should Know
The Finnish parliament is expected to discuss several legislative changes this spring that will significantly affect housing regulations, focusing on issues such as short-term rentals and tenant rights.
They are sentenced to 6 months in prison and a fine of $706 for trying to recover their rented property
An elderly couple in Ecuador was sentenced to prison and fined for attempting to evict a tenant from their property, leading to public outcry over the case's irregularities.
Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and renters’ protections
Reform UK has announced intentions to revoke key legislation related to workers' rights and tenant protections, drawing criticism from unions and renters' groups.
Nigel Farage 'mask off' as Reform offers lifeline to bad bosses and rogue landlords
Nigel Farage's political party, Reform, faces criticism for proposing the repeal of worker protections and tenant rights legislation.
A young man found himself in a confusing situation during an apartment showing – the landlord's proposal was too much
A survey reveals Finnish tenants' disturbing experiences with landlords, including unexpected visits and filthy apartments.
Dirty oven and stains on the door – landlord withheld the entire rental deposit
A Finnish consumer dispute board recommends that a landlord return 1,460 euros of a 1,500-euro rental deposit that was withheld due to alleged property damages and cleaning deficiencies.
Even a fine of 5 thousand zlotys. New powers of cooperatives and communities towards tenants
New regulations in Poland will enforce mandatory access for inspections in residential buildings, imposing fines on tenants who refuse entry.
Higher Pension, Higher Rent: 'It Should Mask the Fact That There Are Too Few Social Housing Units'
A pension increase for a senior citizen in Frankfurt has led to significantly higher rent payments, raising concerns about social housing availability.
Severe cold forces housing associations to investigate heating obligations and cost-saving options
The ongoing severe cold in Estonia is prompting housing associations to address issues of unheated apartments and rising energy bills.
Realtor rents out rental apartments with excessive rent
A realtor in northwest Stockholm is renting out several apartments with significantly increased rents, prompting residents to criticize the landlord for allowing this practice to continue.
The neighbors of Tribulete begin their resistance in court against the fund they accuse of real estate harassment
Residents of Tribulete in Madrid are taking legal action against their investment fund, accusing it of harassment to force them out of their homes.
What to do if the landlord asks you to vacate the apartment before the lease expires
The article discusses tenant rights in Argentina regarding early lease termination when a landlord requests the apartment back before the contractual end date.
Debtors are prioritized, owners of apartments are hardly protected by the state, readers write
The article discusses the challenges faced by apartment owners in Czechia regarding state-protection policies that favor debtors over landlords.
Gavin Newsom signed three laws that change rentals in California in 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three laws that will implement new transparency requirements for rental listings starting in 2026.
New Citizen Service: The City of Haar Offers Free Legal Advice
The city of Haar in Germany is now providing free legal advice to its residents on matters such as tenant rights and employment issues.
Live like a poor person, pay like a rich one! We're dissecting utility bills
A Latvian tenant expresses outrage over high utility bills in a small apartment, questioning the fairness of the costs compared to larger living spaces.
Legal Column: Do Tenants Have to Sign a Protocol Before Moving Out?
The article discusses whether tenants are legally required to sign a return protocol when moving out of a rental property in Germany.
Federal Politics: Justice Minister Hubig Plans Stricter Regulations for Landlords
Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has proposed stricter regulations for landlords in an effort to relieve the financial burden on tenants in Germany.
Justice Minister Hubig: Plans for Rental Law Reform Take Shape
Justice Minister Hubig outlines plans for reforming rental laws in Germany, focusing on rules for furnished apartments and limiting rent increases, which may stir discussions.
Changes in Access to Municipal Housing
The article discusses proposed changes to tenant rights legislation that will affect income criteria for municipal housing allocation and grant new powers to local authorities regarding land registry reviews.
Valencia Tenants' Union is born, a tool for social organization against rental abuses
The Valencia Tenants' Union has been established as a collective organization to defend tenant rights and combat rental abuses amid public administration neglect.
Mamdani sides with tenants as New York landlords get crushed by rigged housing laws
Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism, including from the White House, for appointing Cara Weaver, a controversial figure advocating for tenant rights and government intervention in housing.
This is Mandani's new associate: Ownership of a house is considered 'a weapon of white supremacy'
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has strengthened his team by appointing controversial activist Cee Weaver as head of the Tenant Protection Office, known for her pro-communist views on private property as a source of social and racial injustice.
Major new laws in 2026 from bin change to travel - how you'll be affected
New laws taking effect in 2026 will introduce changes to waste management, travel regulations, and enhance employment rights and tenant protections.