In France, it is the case but strangely what we hear and read on the news is often the case of homeowners being unable to access their homes[1] or having tenants not pay their rent and not being kicked out[2].

Either way people will use the system to their advantage.

[1]: https://www.bfmtv.com/immobilier/un-proprietaire-dont-le-log....

[2]: https://www.ladepeche.fr/2021/11/12/temoignages-loyers-impay...