@lindsayflynn
Associate professor of political science and public policy @ University of Luxembourg. PI of the PROPEL project examining how housing policy drives inequality. Emphasis on social policy, political economy, & politics of inequality.
2025 @lisdata.bsky.social Summer Lecture. PSE Prof Marc Fleurbaey presented a rather mind-bending lecture: "Social Contagion, Inequality, and Mobility." "Contagion models are useful to describe the impact of interactions on how individuals thrive and how this shapes society." @pse.bsky.social
Will be interesting to see the policy impact a global alliance like this might have. Great to have the data sharing across contexts!
We just finished our #30in30Research campaign - 30 findings in 30 days on the tenant experience in Luxembourg. Want the recap? Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What solutions exist for the most pressing problems of unaffordability and dwelling condition problems? Focused group participants expressed views without prompting. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
#30in30Research #housing
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A common theme? Tension between tenants and landlords. Solutions might include formal correspondence templates for tenants and greater transparency on behalf of landlords. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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How can awareness of rights and responsibilities be improved? Well-timed and well-placed information built using principles on information processing could help. Full post at:
www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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How aware are tenants of the rental market rules? In many areas, such as with rent increases, tenants have questions about their rights. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What do satisfied tenants say about the private rental market in Luxembourg? Some express ease in finding an apartment and satisfaction with dwelling quality. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
#30in30Research #housing
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Do tenants feel secure in Luxembourg's rental market? Our focus groups reveal that many tenants feel worried and restless for their future. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What are tenants’ feelings about their housing situation? A sense of 'unfairness' emerged as the dominant one. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Why Luxembourg? While similar to other European countries in many respects, population growth and land ownership concentration make Luxembourg unique. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Why tenants? Greater expenses yet worse conditions. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
#30in30Research #housing
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Exiting the lease recap: from deposit restitution to eviction, we analyzed the biggest challenges tenants face. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Do tenants encounter difficulty ending their leases early? Some do, with a lack of agreement on timing, difficulty finding a replacement tenant, or confusion about the lease. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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#30in30Research #housing
Evictions through tenants’ eyes: Although not as frequently cited, the presence of eviction cases highlights the vulnerability of some tenants. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
#30in30Research #housing
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Why do landlords terminate a tenant’s lease early? Sometimes for legally valid reasons (such as personal need), but tenants also cited the sale of the unit as the reason, even though it is not legally valid. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What issues arise when landlords terminate a lease early? Questions and disputes about termination rights and processes, plus fear about securing new housing. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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#30in30Research #housing
What are the reasons for delays and disputes in deposit returns? Unsettled utility bills, pending repairs, or no proof at all. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
#30in30Research #housing
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The lease has ended… but is everything settled? Problems with security deposits are a frequent problem. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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During the tenancy recap: from poor dwelling conditions to repair disputes, we analyzed the biggest challenges tenants face. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
#30in30Research #housing
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What other challenges emerge between moving in and moving out? Repair disputes, landlord behavior, and unclear contracts. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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How do monthly charges affect tenants during a lease? Tenants write in with questions about the legality of expenses or increases, often lacking proof of expenses. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
What do tenants say about rent increases? Questions about legality and a perceived bias in favor of landlords. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Who is hit hardest by housing precarity? Low-income households, young professionals, and families. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What do tenants face after moving in? Having a problem with dwelling conditions topped the list. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Access recap: From unaffordable units to ads considered deceptive - focus group participants shared their experiences with us. Full post here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
Next up? Challenges during the tenancy.
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What challenges do tenants face with rental ads and agency fees? Inaccurate ads and excessive fees, though policy changes have already occurred since data collection. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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What might happen even if you are selected to sign a lease? Some focus group participants felt stuck accepting undesirable terms due to lack of options. Full post at: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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Very happy to see this published! Thanks for the great collaboration in these last 5 (!) years, @bjoernbremer.bsky.social @theresakuhn.bsky.social & @francesconicoli.bsky.social !
Does your background determine your access to housing? Our data indicates the presence of perceived discrimination when accessing the Luxembourg rental market. Full post here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lindsa...
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