Revised Act will end buying, selling & renting of houses in informal settlements – Kumar
Kumar has made the comment as concerns continue to be raised regarding the arbitrary eviction of people renting in houses in informal settlements by the so-called landlords.
She says the Housing Act is being reviewed and amendments are expected to be made next year.
Kumar says this will end buying, selling and renting of homes in informal settlements.
The Human Rights Commission has brought the arbitrary eviction of Pramil Prasad and his family in Waisasa Settlement in Tamavua to the attention of the Minister for Housing.
Director, Ashwin Raj says it is a matter of concern that the family was forcibly removed from an informal settlement which raises several legal questions about rights, ownership and restitution of rights as we all know renting out property in an informal settlement is unlawful compounded by the absence of tenancy agreements.
The Commission reiterates that arbitrary evictions constitute a violation of section 39 (1) of the Fijian Constitution which guarantees everyone the right to freedom from arbitrary evictions from his or her home or to have his or home demolished without an order of a court made after considering all the relevant circumstances.
Credit: Fijivillage
Date: 6/11/2020
