Housing

Livre and Bloco ask Seguro to veto the rent law if it leaves Parliament the same or worse than it is

The political parties Livre and Bloco de Esquerda are calling on the President, António José Seguro, to exercise his power of veto over the Government's proposed urban lease reform if it passes Parliament without substantial amendments. The President is scheduled to meet with representatives of the 'Casa para Viver' platform on Friday 13 November 2026 to discuss housing concerns.

Why it matters

If you are a tenant, the proposed changes to the rent law are still being debated and may be subject to political pressure or a presidential veto, meaning the final rules for your rental status could change significantly from what is currently proposed.

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