Housing

Government seeks support to change rental laws: what are parties proposing?

The Portuguese government is opening negotiations with all political parties to build support for proposed changes to rental legislation after PS rejected the draft and Chega threatened to end its parliamentary agreement with PSD. The debate includes various party proposals on lease duration, rent controls, and eviction procedures.

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Housing and rental rules remain under active political debate with no final vote yet, but any eventual compromise could alter lease conditions, rent limits, or tenant rights in Portugal.

Público· 2w agoRead original ↗

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