Tenant Activists to Help Set Rent Levels in Venezuela

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By Ewan Robertson

Source: Venezuelanalysis.com

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Tenant movement activists will help authorities inspect properties and set rent levels as part of the implementation of rent controls in Venezuela.

“What we want to find is a balance, without speculation and so that the rent level is honest. Housing isn’t merchandise, it’s a human right, [and] that’s this government’s commitment,” said Rodriguez.

After an inspection, the inspector, tenant and landlord must sign a document recognising the Sunavi property value and rent level. Rodriguez argued that the inclusion of grassroots sectors in monitoring inspections would promote transparency in the process.

The implementation of rent controls follows the passing of the new Leasing Law last year. The first draft of the law was introduced to Venezuela’s National Assembly by tenant movements under the “people legislator” mechanism, after gaining over 400,000 signatures.

http://www.zcommunications.org/tenant-activists-to-help-set-rent-levels-in-venezuela-by-ewan-robertson

[Judi Lynn]

1. My god. What a rational method of dealing with this issue.

We all know how it gets wildly abused here endlessly now.

Love the quote you highlighted:

“What we want to find is a balance, without speculation and so that the rent level is honest. Housing isn’t merchandise, it’s a human right, [and] that’s this government’s commitment,” said Rodriguez.

Good for the right administration of sane, democratic rent pricing.