Why not? At the end, fines are another form of taxes. As I mentioned in another comment, in Netherlands there is such law in place. If the apartment is not occupied for a year then you have to report it to municipality and they will arrange something for you. Or you will be fined if you don't report. That law was made to fight with shortage of apartments as well as to prevent squatting. While it's not perfect, it seems to be working.
But that is in regards with living apartments, I'm not sure how that applies for office and other business buildings.
But that is in regards with living apartments, I'm not sure how that applies for office and other business buildings.