Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation Union expresses concern over flat rent payment policies!
Fahi Union President Ibrahim Nooredeen has highlighted significant challenges faced by persons with disabilities in applying for government housing projects due to overly stringent eligibility criteria. He further criticized the unfairness of the current policy, which imposes a substantial 3,000 Rufiyaa fine for late rent payments on Fahi Dhiriulhun flats. Consequently, Nooredeen called on the government to consider the nation's economic climate by extending the grace period for payments and reducing monthly rent to alleviate the financial burden on tenants.
Ibrahim Nooredeen, President of Fahi Union. | Raajje MV
As the government continues to extend the application deadlines for its various housing projects, Fahi Union President Ibrahim Nooredeen has raised concerns that each new amendment to the announcements introduces increasingly stringent eligibility criteria for those seeking flats and land plots.
Speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Fala Surukhee" program, Nooredeen stated that these changes are causing significant difficulties for the general public in applying for flats.
Speaking regarding the housing units reserved for persons with disabilities, Nooredeen stated that there are significant contradictions between President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s rhetoric and the practical implementation of these projects. He highlighted that stringent eligibility criteria have been established, effectively preventing many individuals with disabilities from even applying for the flats.
Given these circumstances, he further stated that the government's sincerity in addressing the housing crisis remains questionable.
Furthermore, Nooredeen expressed concerns regarding the current payment policy for the Fahi Dhiriulhun flats. He noted that rent must be settled by the 10th of every month, and failure to meet this deadline results in a substantial fine of 3,000 Rufiyaa.
He stated that this is unjust, noting that since many private sector employees receive their salaries after the 10th of each month, the Fahi Dhiriulhun flats should adopt the same flexible payment policies as other social housing projects.
Rent for Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) flats must be settled by the 10th of every month, with late payments incurring a substantial fine of MVR 3,000. This is an unjust policy; the regulations applied to other social housing projects should also be extended to FDC flats. This is particularly crucial as a significant number of private sector employees do not receive their salaries until after the 10th of the month.Ibrahim Nooredeen, President of Fahi Union
Highlighting the current economic situation of the Maldives, Nooredeen stated that in light of the prevailing economic challenges, the public should be granted concessions similar to those provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, he called upon the President to extend the grace periods for housing flats and to revert the rent prices to the lower rates previously established by the former administration.
