HDC Warns Social Housing Owners Over Renting Flats to Foreigners

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) warned social housing owners against renting entire government housing units to foreigners at higher prices. HDC received multiple complaints, particularly about Hiyaa towers in Hulhumalé Phase II. Owners were instructed to vacate foreign tenants by 3 January or face cancellation of housing agreements. HDC emphasized that the social housing scheme is for low-income families and renting out full apartments violates the agreement. According to 2022 rental regulations by the Housing Ministry, owners can only rent out individual rooms.

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) warned social housing owners against renting entire government housing units to foreigners at higher prices. HDC received multiple complaints, particularly about Hiyaa towers in Hulhumalé Phase II. Owners were instructed to vacate foreign tenants by 3 January or face cancellation of housing agreements. HDC emphasized that the social housing scheme is for low-income families and renting out full apartments violates the agreement. According to 2022 rental regulations by the Housing Ministry, owners can only rent out individual rooms.

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) warned social housing owners against renting entire government housing units to foreigners at higher prices. HDC received multiple complaints, particularly about Hiyaa towers in Hulhumalé Phase II. Owners were instructed to vacate foreign tenants by 3 January or face cancellation of housing agreements. HDC emphasized that the social housing scheme is for low-income families and renting out full apartments violates the agreement. According to 2022 rental regulations by the Housing Ministry, owners can only rent out individual rooms.

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