Brussels Is Building Cities A Legal Shield
Cities are about to get a legal shield for short-let restrictions. 🇪🇺
Bloomberg reported yesterday that the European Commission is preparing a common EU method for identifying areas under housing stress, plus a process for deciding which restrictions are proportionate. Sources say the purpose is to help councils survive court challenges.
The Commission's own position backs the direction:
➡️ The Affordable Housing Act is due in 2026
➡️ Short-term rentals are a central component of it
➡️ Consultation with member states, cities and platforms closed in March
➡️ It is designed around identifying…
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