Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, participated in a joint meeting to discuss two draft laws related to the leasing of properties and the amendment of certain provisions of Law No. 4 of 1996. The meeting was chaired by MP Mohamed Attia El-Fayoumi and attended by several MPs and ministers. El-Sherbiny emphasized the importance of addressing this issue with a balanced perspective that combines legal fairness and a humanitarian approach, stressing the need to preserve the stability of families who have lived in these units for decades.
The minister affirmed that the draft law aims to provide a sustainable legal resolution without eviction or exclusion, while taking into account the rights of both landlords and tenants to achieve social balance and stability. He clarified that the success of the law depends on its implementation mechanisms and citizens’ cooperation, with the possibility of further development without compromising its core philosophy.
Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny also pointed out that the state will begin receiving applications for regularizing situations based on fair standards that consider social and economic factors.
The minister emphasized that the provision of housing units will follow a timeline aligned with the state’s capabilities and the needs of citizens, underlining that eviction will only occur after a suitable alternative is provided that ensures citizens’ dignity.
In conclusion, the minister reassured citizens that the law is not intended to harm anyone but rather seeks to address long-standing historical accumulations in a responsible manner, promoting fairness and mutual respect between the state and society. He reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a more just and stable urban reality.
