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Henry Hazlitt "Economics in One Lesson" published in 1946. The chapter on rent controls should be read by all Irish politicians.

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In Germany, a "shell lease" is the colloquial English term (often found in expatriate forums like Reddit) for renting an apartment in an unfurnished or bare-bones condition. This is a common practice in the German rental market, where tenants are typically responsible for installing essential fixtures and doing initial decorating. Key Characteristics No Kitchen: A standard "shell" apartment usually does not come with a fitted kitchen (cabinets, appliances). The tenant must purchase and install their own kitchen, and often take it with them when they leave. No Flooring: The space may lack permanent flooring, requiring the tenant to install their preferred type (e.g., laminate, carpet). Minimal Fixtures: In extreme cases, previous tenants might even take light fixtures or wall switches.

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What the shell lease achieves is that the tenant has an interest in the upkeep of the apartment. If he leaves he must return the unit back to its original shell. Landlord gets a fair return on his asset. Tenant fits out the unit to an agreed standard and gets security of tenure. These units are faster and cheaper to build.