THE Public Rental Board (PRB) is taking decisive steps to address illegal activities within its housing estates, with enhanced vetting procedures and stricter enforcement of tenancy agreements.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony of offer letters to 50 tenants of the PRB estate in Narere last week, Housing Minister Maciu Nalumisa said tenants were prohibited from engaging in unlawful behaviour under existing policies, and those found in breach would face legal consequences, including possible convictions.
“In the tenants agreements, conditions there are clear,” Mr Nalumisa said.
“Before they are being given the opportunity to rent and live in public estates, there are provisions and conditions in the agreement that prohibit them from involving in illegal activities.
“So, if they are found to be involved in some of these activities, PRB reserves the right to take legal action.”
He said the board was working to strengthen its background checks for new applicants, aiming to ensure that individuals with concerning histories were identified early in the process.
“When it comes to vetting, that is something that we are also working on.
“They are looking at the background of all those who apply so we don’t leave any room for illegal activities to occur in the future.”
