More homes desperately needed in Amsterdam Photo: Depositphotos
Amsterdam cracks down on landlords who leave their homes empty, nearly doubling the penalties for not reporting them.
In a press release, the city said the “experimental” policy would likely run from December this year until early 2025, if passed as expected in a parliamentary vote.
Homeowners are now required to register with the city if their building has been vacant for six months or more. Under a 2016 law, the council has the power to order landlords of office buildings and residential buildings to accept tenants if their buildings remain vacant for more than 12 months, threatening a fine of €7,500. .
The city can also set maximum rents.
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Under the new regulations, anyone who fails to report a vacant home or office for six months will be fined €4,500 for private home owners (up from €2,500 previously) and €9,000 for professional renters (up from €9,000 in the current from €5,000).
Deputy mayor Zita Pels, in charge of housing, said it was important to inspire owners to rent out their properties now. “There is a huge shortage of housing in our city,” she said at a press conference.
“There are too few homes and many are unnecessarily empty. is impossible, so we’re going to make sure that the house you live in will be there again.
The rules are being put in place under the city’s crisis management authority after consultation with the city’s communities.
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