The Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities has announced the start of withdrawing residential units from certain groups who failed to comply with the contractual terms of the social housing program. This decision comes as part of the state’s efforts to regulate the housing market and ensure that support reaches those who genuinely deserve it, especially given the urgent need to provide housing investments that meet citizens’ needs.
Cases Leading to the Withdrawal of Social Housing Units
The Ministry outlined the cases that warrant the withdrawal of housing units, which include the following:
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Renting out the residential unit without obtaining written approval from the Urban Communities Authority, which is considered a serious violation that leads to eviction from the unit.
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Failure to take possession of the residential unit on the agreed-upon date, allowing the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund to take immediate action to cancel the allocation.
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Discovery of any forgery in the documents submitted during the application process, which leads to the immediate withdrawal of the apartment without exception, along with legal action taken against those involved.
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Converting the residential unit into a commercial or administrative premise is regarded as a major violation that necessitates the withdrawal of the unit.
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Transferring the residential unit to another person without obtaining written permission from the Authority.
Advice for Social Housing Beneficiaries
It is essential to comply with all the conditions stipulated in the housing contract to avoid any future problems.
Beneficiaries must reside permanently in the residential unit to achieve the main objective of the project.
Selling or renting the residential unit is prohibited before the end of the legal period, which extends to seven years from the date of receipt.
Additionally, beneficiaries must provide accurate and truthful information when applying for a residential unit and must use it solely for the designated residential purpose.