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New developments in the field of anti-squat and the union.

Suspending rent alone is not a solution: tenants in Charlois, Rotterdam are organizing themselves

Huurders Charlois is a new group, located in the south of Rotterdam, founded by tenants of the housing corporation Woonstad. Members of the group are currently experiencing acute financial problems as a result of COVID-19. Despite the crisis, Woonstad continues to demand that tenants pay their rent. The Woonstad regulations state that the solution for those who

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The gentrification of Moerwijk [The Hague]

The contrast between the new 'Parel Moerwijk' billboard and the boarded-up ghost neighborhood couldn't be greater. Moerwijk, a real residential area in The Hague, will cease to exist. At least, if it is up to project developer WOM Den Haag Zuidwest. She will soon be advertised as 'Parel Moerwijk'. With this showy name change, the rebranding into a luxurious residential area is complete. We provide insight here

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Reaction Bond Precaire Woonvorm (BPW) to 'emergency law extension of temporary lease contracts'

With the 'emergency law for the extension of temporary leases', the government places the interests of property owners above the interests of public health and housing security of the population in general. If you make an emergency law, in the interest of housing security and public health, it must of course be valid and usable for everyone.

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'Moerwijk East Stays Inside': Stop evictions in The Hague

Staying at home during the corona pandemic is vital. The government has announced measures to this end and urgently calls on everyone to stay at home. While almost everyone is doing everything they can to prevent the spread of the virus, Vestia, together with the Wijk Ontwikkelings Maatschappij DHZW (a partnership between Vestia and the municipality of The Hague), under implementation by Ad Hoc Anti kraken agency, shamelessly threatens dozens of residents of 3 apartment buildings. the Middachtenweg and Hackfortstraat in Moerwijk East.

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My rent or housing contract was canceled during the corona crisis. What can I do?

Stop evictions. Housing security for everyone. We are in the middle of a deep housing and corona crisis. There is a shortage of 300,000 houses and the number of homeless people has doubled in the past 10 years. Yet people are still being evicted from their homes. How can you go into quarantine if you no longer have a home? Evictions, regardless of housing type, are irresponsible, inhumane and unacceptable.

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National and international demonstration #woon Uprising of March 28 postponed.

The #woonopstand demo “Houses for people not for profit” on March 28 in Amsterdam has been canceled due to the corona pandemic. We will soon set a new (inter)national action date and keep you informed. The fight for dignified living continues. That is why we have a housing revolt every day. We immediately call for a moratorium/stop

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