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Bringing together researchers from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), the Université de Lausanne (UNIL) and Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) with housing rights associations from Brussels, Lausanne and Marseille, it builds shared knowledge between academic expertise and field experience. Through a two-day workshop hosted at the [OpenLab.brussels](http://OpenLab.brussels) (ULB), **participants co-produce a critical analysis of common misconceptions about rent control — grounded in both scientific evidence and the lived reality of advocacy work**. The outcome is a publicly accessible summary note and annotated bibliography, designed to strengthen associations' capacity for political advocacy on housing rights. [Read more](https://civis.eu/storage/files/generating-shared-knowledge-on-rent-regulation.pdf) ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-coms-unit-rent-regulation_1.jpg) Main Beneficiaries & Social Impact ---------------------------------------- ### Main Beneficiaries The project targets housing rights advocates, community workers and researchers active on rent regulation issues. Participants are drawn from associations and universities across Belgium, Switzerland and France. However, a public discussion is organised to enlarge the debate and include more participants from different stakeholders (NGOs, administrations mostly). ### Social Impact Participants gain a critical, evidence-based understanding of rent regulation that directly feeds into their advocacy work. The workshop builds lasting connections between associations and researchers across three countries. The outputs — a summary note and annotated bibliography — give associations concrete tools for political action and public communication. Core Methodology ------------------ Academics and housing rights practitioners challenge common misconceptions about rent regulation together, drawing on both scientific literature and field experience. Outputs are co-produced by all participants. The workshop is complemented by a public evening discussion open to all. Events in the Project ----------------------- **Event Name** **Date(s)** **Location** **Description (purpose, audience)** Seminar 16-17/03/2026 [OpenLab.brussels](http://OpenLab.brussels) (ULB, Usquare, Brussels) Expert presentations and group discussions on common misconceptions about rent regulation (Day 1) Collective writing session to co-produce a summary note and annotated bibliography based on the previous day's discussions. (Day 2) [Public evening discussion](http://rbdh-bbrow.be/idees-recues-sur-la-regulation-des-loyers-discussion-publique/) 16/03/2026 Pianocktail, rue Haute, 304 1000 Brussels Open public event bringing together academics and practitioners to collectively challenge misconceptions about rent regulation from a tenants' perspective. Up to 50 participants. Partners ---------- **Partner Name** **Type** **Bio** ULB Academic UNIL Academic AMU Academic [Réseau Bruxellois pour le droit à l'Habitat](http://rbdh-bbrow.be/idees-recues-sur-la-regulation-des-loyers-discussion-publique/) Non-academic The Rassemblement Bruxellois pour le Droit à l'Habitat (RBDH) is a bilingual umbrella organisation of around sixty associations which, each in their own field, advocate for the right to housing and work towards access to quality, affordable homes. 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