The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced decisive action against recipients of social housing units in Hulhumalé who have unlawfully rented out their government-issued flats to foreign nationals.
In a statement, HDC said it has identified multiple cases of tenants violating the terms of their social housing agreements by leasing their subsidised units to expatriates—an act strictly prohibited under the housing policy.
Recipients found in breach have been ordered to clear all foreign occupants from their units by 3 January, with the corporation warning that any apartment still being rented to foreigners after the deadline will have its housing agreement terminated.
HDC reiterated that social housing units are allocated to Maldivian families under specific conditions designed to ensure the intended beneficiaries receive stable living arrangements. Renting out these units for profit, the corporation said, undermines the purpose of public housing schemes.
The corporation urged all recipients to review and honour the terms of their agreements, noting that compliance is essential to maintaining fairness in the distribution and use of state-backed housing.
HDC also stated that further monitoring will continue in the coming weeks as part of its broader effort to ensure proper use of public housing assets.
