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Urban Reform Law

1960, Cuba
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The Urban Reform Law of 1960 in Cuba significantly altered housing policies. It prohibited landlords from renting urban properties, allowing families to purchase homes by paying the rental sum over 5 to 20 years. This led to many families acquiring titles to their homes, while others pay a small percentage of their salary as rent to the state. Although the law aimed to improve housing, a decline in construction during the 1960s and 1970s, coupled with neglect, resulted in a severe housing shortage. In 2011, Cuba announced the reintroduction of private property sales, signaling a potential shift in housing policy.1

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  1. Cuba - Housing
  2. land reform - Latin America

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