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  2. Short-term rental - Wikipedia

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    Short-term rental (STR) describes furnished self-contained apartments or houses that are rented for short periods of time. [1] They are usually seen as an alternative to hotels . "Short stay" rentals are an offshoot of the corporate housing market, [ 2 ] and are also offered by private owners and investors via online platforms such as Airbnb .

  3. Crisis accommodation - Wikipedia

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    The temporary accommodation is limited and they do not cater for a large number of people. Therefore, it requires a lot of effort and time from the victims in terms of application for these accommodations as many people would have applied for it the same time.

  4. Accommodation - Wikipedia

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    Accommodation (eye), the process by which the eye increases optical power to maintain a clear image (focus) on an object as it draws near Accommodation in psychology, the process by which existing mental structures and behaviors are modified to adapt to new experiences according to Jean Piaget, in the learning broader theory of Constructivism

  5. Transitional housing - Wikipedia

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    The transitional time can be short, for example one or two years, and in that time the person must file for and get permanent housing and usually some gainful employment or income, even if Social Security or assistance. The cost of transitional housing is the same or less expensive than emergency shelters.

  6. Foyer (housing model) - Wikipedia

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    The Foyer housing model is a method of transitional housing for youth that evolved from temporary housing for laborers in Europe. After World War II, foyers were used to provide accommodation for a movement of people from rural France to cities seeking work.

  7. Accommodation (law) - Wikipedia

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    Accommodation has its original meaning of a legal obligation entered into as a gratuitous favor without consideration, such as a signature guaranteeing payment of a debt. This is sometimes called an accommodation endorsement. [1] Its meaning has expanded to encompass a broader range of supportive actions, especially in terms of contracts and ...

  8. Homelessness - Wikipedia

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    Homelessness, also known as houselessness or being unhoused or unsheltered, is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing.It includes living on the streets, moving between temporary accommodation with family or friends, living in boarding houses with no security of tenure, [1] and people who leave their homes because of civil conflict and are refugees within their country.

  9. Finglish - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes English words are used as the basis of Finnish conceptual neologisms, like nörtti 'computer enthusiast', from English nerd; or nyypiö, nyyppä, or noobi 'newbie', i.e. 'beginner' (the first two variants influenced by the native Finnish hyypiö, meaning a 'freak' or 'eccentric person').