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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Challenging unfair rents will be cheaper than expected under Labour shakeup

Under the Labour government's new regulations, renters will only pay £47 to appeal unfair rent increases, a decision influenced by David Lammy, aiming to protect tenants from potential exploitation by landlords.

Mar 21 • 11:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Incredible extortion after the murder of a toddler. Owners want 27 million for the guesthouse, threatening with other tenants

The story reports on a case of extortion involving a guesthouse following the murder of a toddler, with the owners demanding a substantial sum from potential tenants.

Mar 21 • 04:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Announcing higher rent is unpleasant. But mortgages are pressuring, says the owner of 150 apartments

The article discusses the challenges faced by a landlord in Czechia regarding rental price increases due to rising mortgage pressures.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Renting real estate in Tallinn is beyond many people's means

Renting property in Tallinn is becoming increasingly unaffordable, forcing tenants to make uncomfortable compromises between cost and quality.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warehouses will not share the fate of offices, from where tenants are moving to cheaper countries

An interview explores Poland's competitive position in the Central European warehouse market and future trends affecting it.

Mar 20 • 03:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

They destroyed the apartment, disappeared without paying, and threw the key into the mailbox, describes the investor

An investor recounts a troubling incident where tenants caused damage to an apartment and left mysteriously without paying the rent.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Landlords freeze rents to keep tenants

Landlords in Poland are freezing rents amid a seasonal decline in tenant demand for rentals, allowing for negotiations and discounts.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rental with an option to purchase: what are the underwater stones of such transactions?

Many residents of Latvia dream of owning their own homes, but for various reasons, including insufficient funds for a down payment, they struggle to secure standard mortgage loans. A rental model that allows tenants not only to pay rent but also to eventually become homeowners is gaining attention, necessitating a precise legal approach, as discussed by experts in the field.

Mar 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAMATA pays tenants displaced by Blue line rail depot

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has initiated compensation for tenants displaced due to the land acquisition for the Blue Line rail depot in Okokomaiko.

Mar 17 • 17:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Scrap properties: Drastic fight against shabby houses

Authorities in Germany are taking action against dilapidated properties, often referred to as "scrap properties," as they pose significant risks to tenants and are linked to social welfare fraud.

Mar 17 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Rentals: What changes from April 1 – the 'gift' is lost and discounts for cash payments

Starting April 1, 2026, payment of rent through bank accounts will be mandatory in Greece, impacting cash payment incentives for tenants and landlords.

Mar 17 • 08:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tenants are fighting for the best commercial premises

The supply of commercial spaces in Warsaw is rapidly decreasing, particularly in the Central Business District, leading to intense competition among various tenants.

Mar 16 • 03:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Some tenants are angry as new residents get cheaper apartments

Large landlords are attracting new tenants with lower rents, causing dissatisfaction among existing residents.

Mar 15 • 12:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court: Landlords who condone unreported lodging operations by tenants must repay reduced acquisition tax

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that landlords are responsible for unpaid acquisition taxes if their tenants operate lodging businesses without notification.

Mar 15 • 02:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prague pressured tenants, agreed with Soukup on debt repayment

Prague has reached an agreement with Soukup regarding the repayment of debt, which involved pressuring tenants.

Mar 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rent pause for flooded Aboriginal communities: ‘We’re talking about the most disadvantaged people in the Territory’

The Northern Territory government has implemented a rent freeze for public housing tenants in Aboriginal communities affected by severe flooding due to recent monsoonal rains.

Mar 13 • 04:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Common Expenses: What to Do If Increases in Liquidation Raise Doubts

The article discusses the concerns faced by property owners and tenants due to rising common expenses in Argentina, outlining legal avenues available for objecting unjustified increases.

Mar 13 • 02:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Police activity hasn’t stopped:’ Tenants evicted from problem home in Rutland

Two tenants have been evicted from a problematic property in Rutland, B.C., amidst ongoing police and bylaw issues.

Mar 13 • 01:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Unemployment Benefit from April 1: Will Be Able to Receive Alimony, Dividends, Money from Tenants

Starting April 1, unemployment benefits will not be revoked for individuals receiving alimony, dividends, or rent payments.

Mar 12 • 14:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is no shortage of rental apartments, rents are not rising

According to expert Marek Wielgo, the rental market in Poland is experiencing an increase in available apartments while rents remain stable.

Mar 12 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ideas: The Left Shouldn’t Demonize Homeowners

The article discusses the tension within the left regarding the perception of homeowners, contrasting the views of tenant advocates with a more radical perspective that sees homeownership as inherently exploitative.

Mar 12 • 10:25 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Survey: Nearly half of tenants have seen rent increase in a year

A recent survey indicates that nearly half of tenants in Latvia have experienced a rent increase over the past year, with low rent levels still prevalent.

Mar 12 • 06:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A landlord and two tenants arrested in Madrid after a fight in which the owner of the house barricaded himself with a wedding cake sword

A landlord and two tenants were arrested in Madrid after a violent altercation that saw the landlord barricade himself with a sword used for cutting wedding cakes.

Mar 10 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A man barricades himself in a Retiro residence with a katana

A man in Retiro district has barricaded himself in his apartment armed with a katana following a dispute with his tenants.

Mar 10 • 16:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vilnius Business Park to host multifunctional Kärcher centre

Kärcher is set to establish a new multifunctional center in Vilnius Business Park, reflecting a growing trend among tenants for efficient, combined spaces for business operations.

Mar 10 • 08:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tenant not paying rent for years? New law may change that

A proposed petition aims to reform eviction laws in Poland, potentially easing the burdens on landlords dealing with non-paying tenants.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzeknes spa fails to find tenants in the latest auction; requirements for investors could be eased

The Rēzeknes spa remains tenantless despite ongoing efforts by the local government, which has struggled to attract investors for over five years.

Mar 8 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Big change is coming for landlords and new Section 21 law can't come soon enough

A proposed change to the Section 21 law in the UK aims to improve conditions for renters by limiting landlords' ability to evict tenants without reason.

Mar 7 • 10:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Blow to affordable housing in New York: what changes for low-income tenants from March 6

A court ruling has annulled legal protections that required landlords in New York to accept tenants with rental subsidies, impacting low-income renters starting March 6.

Mar 6 • 17:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for tenants in the U.S.: Kansas debates a law that would allow paying rent in installments and expand the definition of income

Kansas is debating a law that would allow tenants to pay rent in installments and broaden the definition of legal income for housing access.

Mar 5 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Better off being homeless': Canberra's biggest landlord failing tenants

The ACT Ombudsman criticizes the ACT government for failing to adequately fulfill its responsibilities as a landlord, highlighting severe issues in public housing conditions.

Mar 4 • 06:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert about the modus operandi of scammers promoting rentals in San Francisco with TikTok videos

Tenants in San Francisco are at risk of falling for rental scams facilitated by false accounts on TikTok that use stolen content to lure victims with unusually low prices.

Mar 4 • 06:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention tenants in Texas: how evictions change with law SB 38 in effect in 2026

Texas evictions will be governed by new rules starting January 1, 2026, due to the implementation of law SB 38, which rewrites the Civil Procedure Rule 510.

Mar 3 • 23:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Housing Market: Why Hamburg's 'Rent Observer' has not worked so far

Hamburg's Rent Observer tool has failed to address excessive rent complaints effectively despite intentions from the government to tackle rental fraud.

Mar 2 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Why the Planned Heating Law Could Be Expensive for Munich Residents

Munich tenants are facing potential cost shocks from a new heating law proposed by the German government, raising concerns among tenants' associations and climate activists about compliance and rising expenses.

Mar 2 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tenants in Catalonia will be able to check if a landlord is a large holder with their name and NIF in the registry

Tenants in Catalonia can soon check if their landlord is a large holder via a new government registry.

Mar 2 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The cost of living for households with tenants increased by 4.7% last year, two points higher than general inflation

Households with tenants in Spain faced a 4.7% increase in living costs last year, which is two points higher than the overall inflation rate.

Mar 2 • 04:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sami received a shocking bill – Soon it became clear what was consuming electricity in his apartment

Sami was surprised by an unusually high electricity bill due to a ventilation system in his rental apartment that drastically increased consumption.

Mar 1 • 17:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Affordable housing at risk: a report in Texas raises concerns among tenants in Dallas

A report reveals a significant shortage of affordable rental units in Dallas, Texas, causing concern among low-income families.

Mar 1 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

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.

Feb 28 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

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.

Feb 28 • 17:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Zlatan lost in court – An expensive blow

Zlatan Ibrahimović lost a legal dispute regarding a tenant in Sweden, resulting in financial consequences for the former football star.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 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 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 16:42 UTC
🇨🇿 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 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník 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 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 14:07 UTC
🇱🇻 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 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 03:45 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 03:16 UTC

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