Government argues that the rental law that needs revoking is the PS one

Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that the rental law passed by the previous Socialist government is what must be revoked or altered to resolve current market constraints. Speaking at a press conference after the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday 16 October 2026, he expressed openness to discussing and improving the government's proposed urban lease regime during the committee stage in parliament, challenging opposition parties to state whether they wish to keep or change the current legislation.