illegal housing

[/ɪˈliːɡəl ˈhaʊzɪŋ/]

nounpl: illegal housing (uncountable)

habitação ilegal

1. residential dwellings constructed or occupied without proper legal authorization, permits, or compliance with building codes and zoning regulations

The city has been cracking down on illegal housing in abandoned warehouses.

A cidade tem estado a reprimir a habitação ilegal em armazéns abandonados.

2. unlicensed rental properties or accommodations that operate without proper permits or registration

Many tourists unknowingly book illegal housing through online platforms.

Muitos turistas reservam inadvertidamente habitação ilegal através de plataformas online.

NYC Slang

illegal sublets / under-the-table rentals

Synonyms

unlicensed housing unauthorized housing informal housing substandard housing squatting

Antonyms

legal housing licensed housing permitted housing registered housing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

habitação ilegal

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

moradias ilegais / ocupações irregulares

Often refers to favelas and informal settlements

São Paulo

habitação clandestina / moradia irregular

Common in discussions of urban development

Portugal

habitação ilegal / alojamento não registado

Also used for unregistered tourist accommodations

Related Idioms & Phrases

living off the grid

operating in the shadows

unlicensed accommodations

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