The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia adopted the draft Faires-Wohnen-Gesetz (Fair Housing Act, FWoG NRW) in March 2026. The legislation is intended to replace the existing Wohnraumstärkungsgesetz (Housing Strengthening Act) of 2021 and introduce stronger measures to address abuses in the housing market. The draft provides for amendments and new provisions across four main [...]

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