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Montenegro invites Ventura and Carneiro to meetings at São Bento on Housing. PM maintains the rental law but wants 'concertation'

The Prime Minister has invited the leaders of the Socialist Party (PS) and Chega to negotiate housing measures starting Thursday, 5 November. Montenegro stated he intends to maintain the current rental law while seeking a broader political consensus with the two largest opposition parties to address the long-term housing crisis.

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While the government has stated it does not plan to overhaul the existing rental law, the outcome of these negotiations could lead to new policy adjustments or housing measures; if you are a tenant or landlord, these discussions may influence future legislative changes.

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