A commitment to acceptable levels of accommodation for all citizens has meant that housing has been given a high place on the agendas of most socialist countries. Its position has not been undisputed, however, and it must compete with other welfare and economic requirements. As a result, the housing policies in the Eastern bloc have not been uniform. This book examines issues related to housing in Eastern Europe, describing the broad similarities and differences between east and west Europe. The author outlines trends in housing conditions since World War II and discusses the relevance of factors external to housing, noting that recent changes in the political climate should be of vital significance to the housing situation in the future.