Housing Issues in Land Administration, Malaysia

Norazmawati Md. Sani

Norazmawati Md. Sani

Keywords: failure to pay rent, land administration, late rental payments, purposive sampling, tenant issues

Abstract

Land administration (LA) encompasses the management and regulation of land, impacting various facets of housing development and ownership. In Malaysia, the housing landscape grapples with hurdles concerning property rights, land ownership, and regulatory structures, spurred by rapid urbanisation, population expansion, and evolving socio-economic dynamics. This study aims to delve into the challenges encountered by tenants within LA and offer potential remedies. Employing purposive sampling, 50 participants were chosen, and logistic regression coefficients were utilised for analysis. The results underscore four principal tenant-related concerns in LA: failure to pay rent (FPR), late rental payments (LRPs), neglecting utility bills (NUB), and returning houses uncleaned (RHU). In essence, this research elucidates the intricate nature of tenant issues within LA in Malaysia. By identifying these challenges and proposing feasible solutions, stakeholders and policymakers can strive to enhance living conditions for landlords as well as tenants, thus fostering an ameliorated housing landscape across Malaysia.

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