We just finished our #30in30Research campaign - 30 findings in 30 days on the tenant experience in Luxembourg. Want the recap? Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What solutions exist for the most pressing problems of unaffordability and dwelling condition problems? Focused group participants expressed views without prompting. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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A common theme? Tension between tenants and landlords. Solutions might include formal correspondence templates for tenants and greater transparency on behalf of landlords. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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How can awareness of rights and responsibilities be improved? Well-timed and well-placed information built using principles on information processing could help. Full post at:
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How aware are tenants of the rental market rules? In many areas, such as with rent increases, tenants have questions about their rights. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What do satisfied tenants say about the private rental market in Luxembourg? Some express ease in finding an apartment and satisfaction with dwelling quality. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Do tenants feel secure in Luxembourg's rental market? Our focus groups reveal that many tenants feel worried and restless for their future. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What are tenants’ feelings about their housing situation? A sense of 'unfairness' emerged as the dominant one. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Why Luxembourg? While similar to other European countries in many respects, population growth and land ownership concentration make Luxembourg unique. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Why tenants? Greater expenses yet worse conditions. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Exiting the lease recap: from deposit restitution to eviction, we analyzed the biggest challenges tenants face. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Do tenants encounter difficulty ending their leases early? Some do, with a lack of agreement on timing, difficulty finding a replacement tenant, or confusion about the lease. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Evictions through tenants’ eyes: Although not as frequently cited, the presence of eviction cases highlights the vulnerability of some tenants. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What issues arise when landlords terminate a lease early? Questions and disputes about termination rights and processes, plus fear about securing new housing. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What are the reasons for delays and disputes in deposit returns? Unsettled utility bills, pending repairs, or no proof at all. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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The lease has ended… but is everything settled? Problems with security deposits are a frequent problem. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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During the tenancy recap: from poor dwelling conditions to repair disputes, we analyzed the biggest challenges tenants face. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What other challenges emerge between moving in and moving out? Repair disputes, landlord behavior, and unclear contracts. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What do tenants say about rent increases? Questions about legality and a perceived bias in favor of landlords. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Who is hit hardest by housing precarity? Low-income households, young professionals, and families. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What do tenants face after moving in? Having a problem with dwelling conditions topped the list. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Access recap: From unaffordable units to ads considered deceptive - focus group participants shared their experiences with us. Full post here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
Next up? Challenges during the tenancy.
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#30in30 Day 3 - selection criteria
Who gets to rent—and who gets left out in Luxembourg? Some tenants experience selection criteria perceived as exclusionary.
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Who faces housing affordability challenges?
Two groups stood out: low-income households and single-parent households. But the sentiment went far beyond them.
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#30in30Research - Is rental housing affordable in Luxembourg?
Is rental housing affordable in Luxembourg? Not according to our focus group participants, 69% said no.
Unaffordability was the most-cited problem in accessing the market.
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#30in30Research campaign launch
🚨 Launching #30in30Research! 30 findings in 30 days on tenants' experiences in Luxembourg’s rental market. Follow & share your thoughts on the findings, solutions & more. Full posts on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram. www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa... @uni.lu @mieterschutz-lu.bsky.social @fnr.lu