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Finding safe and adequate housing is one of the first steps in building one’s life path in a new country. In this section we collect articles, practical guides and in-depth insights dedicated to housing: from searching for accommodation to rental contracts, from the rights and duties of tenants and landlords to information on subsidised rents, public housing, and available support measures.

Eviction (sfratto) in Italy: What is it and how does it work?

What is eviction? The housing crisis is an increasingly urgent issue in Italy and affects migrants even more, as they…

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Condominium rules: living well together

Every condominium has its own "regulations" that define the rules to be respected to live without disturbing each other. These…

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Access to case popolari

The case popolari are state-built houses that the Comune makes available to citizens with economic difficulties at a very low…

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Residenza, domicilio and ospitalità: what are the differences

A person with foreign origin living in Italy needs a place to live (a house) also to renew his residence…

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Rental agreement: what is needed and how to do it

Italian citizens or foreign born citizens with a regular residence permit can rent an apartment (alone or with their family/friends)…

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Where to look for an apartment: real estate agencies and online websites

Finding a house or room to rent can be difficult. It can take a long time and you may have…

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