The Minister of Finance has stated that the government will not reverse its position on the 'moderate rents' policy, rejecting criticism from the Socialist Party during the parliamentary budget debate.
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The consumer association DECO PROteste has proposed the creation of a support fund to pay up to six months of rent for tenants facing temporary financial difficulties. The proposal includes a mechanism for families to repay the support over time, aimed at preventing evictions and homelessness during crises.
The Portuguese housing sector remains a point of intense political conflict, characterized by a clash between the current rent law implemented by the previous Socialist government and a new proposal recently approved in the general assembly by the PSD and Chega parties.
The 'Casa Para Viver' platform is meeting with four political parties this week ahead of national protests planned for Saturday 14 November. The platform is protesting proposed legislative changes, including a reduction in the time allowed before eviction proceedings begin (from three months to two) and the removal of the 2% cap on rent increases for new contracts, with limited exceptions for seniors and people with disabilities.