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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Tallinas Street Quarter Will Have a New Look: The Future of Cultural and Entertainment Venues Unclear

The future of Tallinas Street Quarter remains uncertain as new owners plan construction and additional parking, yet no clear vision has been communicated to tenants.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

A report from the European Parliament urges states to increase oversight to prevent "abusive practices" in rentals

A report from the European Parliament calls on member states to enhance monitoring to prevent abusive rental practices affecting tenants across Europe.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

COMMENTARY: Political developer Kuba attracts first tenants

The article discusses the endeavors of political developer Kuba in attracting initial tenants for a new housing project.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

The state has sided with tenants. Intermediary companies are circumventing the law according to the ministries

The Czech government has expressed its opposition to the way rental intermediary companies operate, claiming they are violating tenant protection laws.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Renting: The Lucrative Business of Furnished Apartments

The market for fully furnished apartments is booming, allowing landlords to earn high rents while posing challenges for tenants facing steep prices amid proposed stricter regulations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Significant Changes to Rental Rules for Municipal Apartments in Riga

Riga City Council has approved the termination of indefinite rental contracts for municipal apartments, moving to five-year agreements instead.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New incentives for tenants: free months - no rent deposit

Landlords in Finland are competing for tenants by offering incentives such as free rent months and waiving deposit requirements amid a shift in the rental market.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warsaw dictates conditions in the real estate market. Rent pressure hits tenants

The article discusses the challenges faced by companies renting office spaces in Warsaw and highlights rising rental prices amid increasing demand.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of El Dorado for Tenants? Rent Prices Are Rising, and There Are Fewer Free Offices

The article discusses the rising rent prices and decreasing availability of office spaces in Poland, highlighting challenges for businesses renting offices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

โ€œPealtnรคgijaโ€: Is the system still in favor of tenants?

The article discusses ongoing rental conflicts in Viimsi, Estonia, highlighting systemic issues in favor of tenants and against landlords.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

This AC is Best for Tenants, No Damage, No Need for Installation

Portable AC units are being highlighted as an ideal solution for tenants who cannot install traditional window or split AC units due to rental restrictions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Tenant Assistance: The Landlord as the Enemy Image

Frankfurt introduces vouchers for memberships in tenant associations, reflecting a perceived bias in municipal politics favoring tenants over landlords.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Tenant Aid: The Landlord as a Villain

Frankfurt's initiative to provide vouchers for tenant association memberships highlights a potentially biased stance against landlords in municipal politics.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

New Funding Programs: City Gives Away Membership in Tenants' Association

The city of Frankfurt is providing free memberships in a tenants' association for low-income renters, funded with 100,000 euros.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Reform show whose side its on with power grab for bad bosses and rogue landlords'

Reform UK's new proposals threaten to undermine workers' and tenants' rights while favoring employers and landlords.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A young man found himself in a confusing situation during an apartment showing โ€“ the landlord's proposal was too much

A survey reveals Finnish tenants' disturbing experiences with landlords, including unexpected visits and filthy apartments.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Order gives up tenements for hotel, tenants are supposed to move out. Krakow's Kazimierz only for tourists?

A developer's plan to convert historic tenements in Krakow's Kazimierz district into a luxury hotel threatens the local community and cherished cultural spaces.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Rent Price Brake: Greens Demand a Pause for Self-Use

The Green Party in Germany is advocating for stricter regulations on the rent price brake, suggesting a five-year ban on landlords terminating leases for personal use if tenants have previously enforced the price brake.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now thereโ€™s a harsh warning โ€“ This neglect can cost thousands

A significant number of Finns do not know the location of their apartment's water shut-off valve, which can lead to costly water damage.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Finding a home in Delhi is harder than starting a startup! People advised a woman

A woman in Delhi shares her struggles finding rental housing, stating it is more difficult than starting her own business, and seeks advice on social media.

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The dream of owning a home remains unattainable for nearly half of Europeans

Almost half of European tenants lack the capability or desire to buy a home, with this statistic varying greatly between countries due to issues of property availability and pricing pressure.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Audacity against the housing crisis

The Catalan government takes bold steps to tackle the housing crisis by regulating purchases to curb speculation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What is the Rent Brake?

The article discusses Germany's 'Rent Brake' law, which limits how much landlords can increase rents in areas with tight housing markets, and notes its recent approval by the Federal Constitutional Court.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Documents show Epstein received pitch for properties housing Pentagon, FBI tenants after 2008 conviction

A 2016 email exchange reveals that Jeffrey Epstein was offered a lucrative real estate proposal involving properties leased to the Pentagon and FBI, despite his criminal history from 2008.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Organization: Tenants in Copenhagen Seek Help Due to High Rent

Tenants in Copenhagen are struggling to pay rent due to significant increases, prompting calls for a rent cap from the Lejernes Landsorganisation.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tenants have nothing to fear. Seasonal explosion of supply

The rental market in Poland experiences a seasonal increase in housing supply, though demand is expected to remain low until spring.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Do you know where to shut off the water at your home? Landlords are urged to inform their tenants of the location.

A survey indicates that many renters lack knowledge about the location of water shut-off valves in their homes, emphasizing the importance for landlords to educate their tenants.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Renting apartments anew? Large cities are 'for', but significant doubts arise

The Polish Parliament is considering a project to limit the sale of municipal apartments to tenants, amidst concerns from city officials about the implications of increased regulations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Patricia Moral wins the battle against her landlords: "At no time did they admit to being large property owners, but they accepted to lower our rent"

Patricia Moral successfully negotiated a rent reduction from her landlords in a tense rental market in Spain.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for tenants in Los Angeles: a halt to a law that sought to extend protection against evictions

A recent proposal in Los Angeles to extend tenant protections against evictions was rejected by the county's Board of Supervisors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Laura Pato, architect: "Today a luxury house is one that has an oven"

Laura Pato, an architect, critiques the current state of housing in Spain, highlighting the disparity between true luxury and basic living conditions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Legal Column: Do Tenants Have to Sign a Protocol Before Moving Out?

The article discusses whether it is mandatory for tenants in Germany to sign a protocol documenting the condition of a rental property upon moving out.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Violent robbery of musician Alambre Gonzรกlez: he was beaten in his apartment, tied up, and his guitars were taken

Daniel 'Alambre' Gonzรกlez, a 69-year-old renowned blues and rock guitarist, suffered a violent robbery in his apartment in Caballito, where he was attacked by two impostors posing as tenants.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Heka's Strong Demand โ€“ "It is in the Interest of Both Landlords and Residents"

Heka emphasizes the importance of swiftly addressing disturbances and lease violations to protect both landlords and tenants.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Office building Punkt receives occupancy permit. Moves coming soon

The six-story office building Punkt in Gdaล„sk has received its occupancy permit and will be welcoming tenants shortly, with significant interest from major companies.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Protection Against Displacement: 'It Means a Lot to Us'

Mรผnchen residents are fighting against eviction as new owners plan to demolish a rental building for redevelopment.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tenants in Texas: what to do in the first 24 hours if you receive an eviction notice under the new SB 38 Law

The SB 38 Law significantly alters the eviction process in Texas, shortening deadlines and expanding judicial powers starting January 1, 2026.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Make use of the heat in the garden. Itโ€™s time to clean the birdhouses before the first tenants arrive

The article emphasizes the importance of cleaning birdhouses in gardens ahead of the spring season.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Fear of Landlords Regarding Disputes with Rent Defaulters Could Be Coming to an End

Landlords' concerns about disputes with tenants who do not pay rent might soon be alleviated.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Transfer Tax Heavy on Multiple Homeowners, Deadline for Contracts Until May 9 Extended... Exempting Pre-contracts

The transfer tax relief for multiple homeowners will end on May 9, but certain extensions apply to those purchasing housing with tenants until the lease ends.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Rental prices are rising sharply: - No other choice than to move

Rental prices in Norway are increasing significantly, pushing many tenants to relocate due to rising costs and decreased availability of rental units.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for tenants in New York: public hearings against rental abuses and scams begin

New York City has launched public hearings to address rental abuses and scams, allowing tenants to share their grievances in a bid to reform housing policies.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The tenant had just carried the items to his new home when an unpleasant surprise was revealed - an expert warns of a new phenomenon

New rental market challenges prompt advice for quick action from a housing association leader in Finland.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

This could change the possibilities for thousands of tenants to own their own property: a registered proposal opens an unexpected scenario

A new legislative proposal in Lithuania aims to facilitate home ownership for tenants living in municipal housing by allowing purchase via a rent-to-own scheme, contingent on specific eligibility criteria.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Koo Yoon-cheol: Maximum 2-Year Residency Exception for Multi-Household Owners with Tenants... President Yoon says 'Let's go in'

The South Korean government is set to allow exemptions from the residency requirement for up to two years for buyers of multi-household properties with tenants, ahead of the end of a tax deferment on properties.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

How to Delay Transfer Tax on Rental Housing?โ€ฆGovernment Struggles to Find a Solution

The South Korean government is exploring options to create a temporary relief strategy for multiple property holders regarding transfer taxes, potentially affecting rental housing transactions.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:38 UTC

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