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Government Proposes National Derelict Property Tax to Tackle Long-Term Vacancy

Shifting collection to the Revenue Commissioners aims to prompt owners to repair or sell derelict buildings.

Hamburg Passes Short-Term Rental Limits With Eight-Week Cap

WA to Ban No-Grounds Evictions in Rental Law Overhaul

Berlin Coalition Backs First Citywide Rental Register in Germany to Enforce Rent Laws

NRW Unveils Draft ‘Faires‑Wohnen’ Law to Tackle Derelict and Exploitative Housing

Hong Kong Passes Law Setting Minimum Standards for Subdivided Flats

Germany Convenes Expert Panel to Toughen Enforcement of Rent Cap

Rent Guidelines Board cuts proposed two-year lease hikes to 3.75%-7.75% after rare revote

Santiago Council Seeks Housing Stress Zone Status to Curb Rising Rents

Berlin Senate Implements Stricter Housing Law to Curb Rent Abuse

Berlin to Miss 2025 Housing Target as Construction Challenges Persist

Berlin Rents Surge by 12.5% as Housing Shortage Worsens

Half of Nova Scotians Awaiting Public Housing Are Seniors