De Jonge’s landlady plan received with skepticism: ‘Maybe he has forgotten that at the age of 60 we still have our own children at home’ | Opinion

the matterIn the fight against the housing shortage for people looking for a room or studio, it is time for a large-scale return of the time-honored landlady. This is what outgoing Minister De Jonge (Housing) advocates. A change in the law should remove cold feet from mortgage providers. “If you have a spare room, make it available,” says De Jonge. We asked readers for their opinion. Below is a selection of the responses.