The seminar "Rent Regulation: International Perspectives and Lessons from Abroad" aims to explore the diverse frameworks, challenges, and outcomes of rent control policies implemented across the globe. As housing affordability becomes an increasingly urgent issue in urban centers, governments have turned to various forms of rent regulation to balance tenant protection with a healthy rental market. This seminar brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how different countries approach rent regulation, what successes and pitfalls have been observed, and what insights can be drawn for future policy development.

Through comparative analysis, the seminar will delve into models from Europe and North America, highlighting both strict and flexible regulatory systems. Topics include long-term impacts on housing supply, the socio-economic implications for tenants and landlords, and the legal frameworks underpinning rent control. Special attention will be given to recent reforms and innovations in response to rising rent burdens and housing shortages.

By identifying effective practices and common challenges, the seminar seeks to inform national and local strategies that strive for equitable, sustainable, and efficient rental housing markets. Participants will gain a broader understanding of rent regulation as a complex but essential tool in modern housing policy.

Speakers:

• Yuly Chan (York University, Canada)
• Hans Lind (Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm)
• Gonçalo Antunes (CICS.NOVA-UNL)
• Zeno Winkels (The Woonbond, Dutch Tenant Union) 

Moderator: Luís Mendes (CEG/IGOT-ULisboa)

It will take place in Room 1.1 (IGOT) and online via Google Meet – click here to join.