Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, Roderick Galdes, recently discussed reforms to pre-1995 rental agreements in a press briefing.
Galdes said that the government has tackled a long-standing issue affecting many landlords and tenants with outdated rental contracts.
“Today, we are seeing the positive outcomes of historic amendments we introduced to address pre-1995 rentals. We acted in time so that landlords could receive fairer rents while ensuring that tenants weren’t displaced from homes where many of them raised families,” he said.
Galdes outlined how the government attempted to strike a careful balance between the rights of landlords and tenants. He reported that the Housing Authority has supported over 2,141 individuals through rent subsidies for pre-1995 rentals, allowing them to stay in their homes without facing unaffordable rent hikes.
This subsidy program reflects the government’s commitment to meaningful social policies, bringing stability to thousands of families, continued Galdes.
‘In 2023 alone, nearly €7 million has been allocated for these subsidies. The Housing Authority has also provided free legal aid to tenants in pre-1995 rentals, assisting 694 tenants last year and 584 so far this year.’
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