Housing
Building Decays for Years Despite 200,000 Euro in Fines: 'It Is Terrible'
The De Zaen building in The Hague has stood empty for over ten years, deteriorating despite the municipality imposing 200,000 euros in fines on the owner. D66 councilor Marije Mostert and Pro Den Haag councilor Vincent Thepass criticize the situation, citing the city's housing shortage and the failure of previous enforcement measures. After the demolition permit was revoked due to stalled construction, the opposition urges the city to take stronger action, such as seizing management or ownership of the property. They have submitted parliamentary questions to investigate potential financial irregularities or money laundering behind the prolonged vacancy.
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