Utrecht considers tougher housing penalties modeled on Rotterdam's enforcement
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Updated Oct 12
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What happened
Utrecht is considering a tougher policy approach for housing, modeled after the penalties issued by Rotterdam. Rotterdam issued 25 penalties in the second half of the year, while Utrecht fined only one landlord last year despite receiving nearly 200 complaints.
From dutchnews.nl
Why it matters
The policy shift could change housing regulation in the region. In Rotterdam, when tenants reported abuses, rents fell an average of €350 for private tenants, and fines ranged from €1,000 to tens of thousands per offense.
From dutchnews.nl