Government moves to tackle student housing disputes

Key Points

• MOU between Department of Human Settlements and NSFAS to address student housing disputes, formalizing collaboration with Rental Housing Tribunals.
• Focus on educating student tenants and landlords on rights/responsibilities, targeting exploitation and contractual disputes.
• Rental Housing Tribunals operational in all provinces, offering free dispute resolution for public/private rental markets.
• Government intensifying efforts to combat unlawful occupation of land/buildings, citing municipal and property owner pressures.
• Awareness programs to be rolled out across provinces, engaging student formations and stakeholders.