Students are finding it increasingly difficult to find a room, partly due to new rental rules. Especially in university cities, the supply has decreased significantly: the number of available student rooms has dropped by 30% in one year. Almost half of student rooms are owned by private landlords, but stricter regulations and higher taxes make renting to students less attractive. Many landlords are selling their properties, further adding to the shortage.
The Affordable Rent Act determines through a point system how much rent can be asked for, which often comes out lower than landlords want. It has also become more difficult to rent to more than two people, as this now requires a permit. As a result, students have to travel further and miss bonding with their college town.
Solutions such as campus contracts and relaxing permit rules are suggested. The LSVb calls on educational institutions to take responsibility, while Kences, on the other hand, calls on municipalities to be more lenient towards room renters.
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