Civil Groups and Cross-Party Legislators Urge Executive Yuan to Expedite Amendments to Rental Special Law
Civil groups and cross-party legislators held a joint press conference today, urging the Executive Yuan to promptly propose amendments to the rental special law. The Ministry of the Interior plans to revise the law to guarantee lease terms, limit rent increases, and add a "bad tenant eviction" clause. Despite broad support for the policy direction, concerns were raised that no draft amendment has been presented after seven months.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 17th) The Ministry of the Interior plans to amend the law to guarantee lease terms, limit rent increases, and add a "bad tenant eviction" clause. Civil groups and cross-party legislators held a joint press conference today, pointing out that all sectors, including landlords and tenants, support the policy direction, but after seven months, no draft amendment has been seen. They urged the Executive Yuan to quickly propose a version, otherwise, they will initiate a private version of the amendment.
Last September, the Ministry of the Interior's administrative meeting passed a draft amendment to some articles of the Rental Act, guaranteeing a three-year lease term and limiting rent increases. Landlords who violate the regulations could face a fine of up to NT$300,000. The draft also stipulates a "bad tenant eviction" clause, allowing early termination of the lease if tenants engage in illegal activities or disturb peace and order.
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lee Po-yi, Kuomintang Legislator Niu Hsu-ting, and Taiwan People's Party Legislator Chiu Hui-ju, along with civil groups such as OURs Urban Reform Organization and Cui Mama Foundation, jointly held a press conference at the Legislative Yuan this morning.
Peng Yang-kai, Secretary-General of OURs Urban Reform Organization, said that it has been seven months since the public announcement of the intention to amend the law, yet the Ministry of the Interior has not yet proposed a draft, let alone sent it to the Legislative Yuan for review. He called on the Executive Yuan to quickly propose a draft amendment, as civil groups including landlords and tenants, and legislators from both ruling and opposition parties, all support the reform.
Chen Po-hsun, Chairman of the Rental Housing Landlord Service Association, stated that the current system lacks immediate and effective tools to deal with malicious rent arrears and breach of contract. He advocated for the clear establishment of a "bad tenant eviction" clause, allowing for compulsory enforcement through notarized contracts for tenants who are two months in arrears with rent or commit serious violations and illegal acts.
Lu Ping-yi, Executive Director of the Cui Mama Foundation, expressed support for the Executive Yuan's direction of stabilizing lease terms but advocated for establishing a "minimum two-year lease term" coupled with a one-time priority renewal right, forming a "2+2" stable housing guarantee. He suggested setting conditions for rent increases upon renewal to prevent unreasonable price gouging and enhance tenants' predictability of future burdens.
Niu Hsu-ting stated that civil groups from all sides of the rental market have come forward to discuss solutions, indicating the significant urgency and room for discussion for this amendment. He urged the Executive Yuan and the Ministry of the Interior to quickly propose a bill, as there can be no discussion without a version. He also strongly supported the rental registration system to achieve transparency but emphasized the need for tax incentives and配套 measures.
Chiu Hui-ju said that tenants are most concerned about lease term guarantees and reasonable limits on rent increases upon renewal, but the rights and obligations between tenants and landlords must be balanced, otherwise, the rental market will shrink. The government's intention to amend the law is good, and she hopes the government can respond to the people's expectations. If there is such a large gap between policy announcement and implementation, people will lose trust in the government.
Lee Po-yi said that considerations for tenants' rights, such as lease term guarantees, inability to apply for rent subsidies, and household registration, should be included in the law. Regarding the "bad tenant eviction" clause, which landlords are concerned about for malicious rent arrears and disturbing neighbors, he suggested that the Ministry of the Interior include it in the law. As for lease term guarantees, he hoped for a gradual approach, moving to the next step after stabilization. Lee Po-yi also mentioned that after discussion, it was believed that whether the registration platform would cause rent fluctuations needs further discussion. The DPP caucus also suggested that the Ministry of the Interior propose a stable and pragmatic version to make the rental market healthier. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 17th) The Ministry of the Interior plans to amend the law to guarantee lease terms, limit rent increases, and add a "bad tenant eviction" clause. Civil groups and cross-party legislators held a joint press conference today, pointing out that all sectors, including landlords and tenants, support the policy direction, but after seven months, no draft amendment has been seen. They urged the Executive Yuan to quickly propose a version, otherwise, they will initiate a private version of the amendment.
Last September, the Ministry of the Interior's administrative meeting passed a draft amendment to some articles of the Rental Act, guaranteeing a three-year lease term and limiting rent increases. Landlords who violate the regulations could face a fine of up to NT$300,000. The draft also stipulates a "bad tenant eviction" clause, allowing early termination of the lease if tenants engage in illegal activities or disturb peace and order.
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lee Po-yi, Kuomintang Legislator Niu Hsu-ting, and Taiwan People's Party Legislator Chiu Hui-ju, along with civil groups such as OURs Urban Reform Organization and Cui Mama Foundation, jointly held a press conference at the Legislative Yuan this morning.
Peng Yang-kai, Secretary-General of OURs Urban Reform Organization, said that it has been seven months since the public announcement of the intention to amend the law, yet the Ministry of the Interior has not yet proposed a draft, let alone sent it to the Legislative Yuan for review. He called on the Executive Yuan to quickly propose a draft amendment, as civil groups including landlords and tenants, and legislators from both ruling and opposition parties, all support the reform.
Chen Po-hsun, Chairman of the Rental Housing Landlord Service Association, stated that the current system lacks immediate and effective tools to deal with malicious rent arrears and breach of contract. He advocated for the clear establishment of a "bad tenant eviction" clause, allowing for compulsory enforcement through notarized contracts for tenants who are two months in arrears with rent or commit serious violations and illegal acts.
Lu Ping-yi, Executive Director of the Cui Mama Foundation, expressed support for the Executive Yuan's direction of stabilizing lease terms but advocated for establishing a "minimum two-year lease term" coupled with a one-time priority renewal right, forming a "2+2" stable housing guarantee. He suggested setting conditions for rent increases upon renewal to prevent unreasonable price gouging and enhance tenants' predictability of future burdens.
Niu Hsu-ting stated that civil groups from all sides of the rental market have come forward to discuss solutions, indicating the significant urgency and room for discussion for this amendment. He urged the Executive Yuan and the Ministry of the Interior to quickly propose a bill, as there can be no discussion without a version. He also strongly supported the rental registration system to achieve transparency but emphasized the need for tax incentives and配套 measures.
Chiu Hui-ju said that tenants are most concerned about lease term guarantees and reasonable limits on rent increases upon renewal, but the rights and obligations between tenants and landlords must be balanced, otherwise, the rental market will shrink. The government's intention to amend the law is good, and she hopes the government can respond to the people's expectations. If there is such a large gap between policy announcement and implementation, people will lose trust in the government.
Lee Po-yi said that considerations for tenants' rights, such as lease term guarantees, inability to apply for rent subsidies, and household registration, should be included in the law. Regarding the "bad tenant eviction" clause, which landlords are concerned about for malicious rent arrears and disturbing neighbors, he suggested that the Ministry of the Interior include it in the law. As for lease term guarantees, he hoped for a gradual approach, moving to the next step after stabilization. Lee Po-yi also mentioned that after discussion, it was believed that whether the registration platform would cause rent fluctuations needs further discussion. The DPP caucus also suggested that the Ministry of the Interior propose a stable and pragmatic version to make the rental market healthier. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150417
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FAQ
What are civil groups and legislators urging the Executive Yuan to do?
They are urging the Executive Yuan to promptly propose amendments to the rental special law.
What are the main contents of the proposed amendments by the Ministry of the Interior?
They include guaranteeing lease terms, limiting rent increases, and adding a "bad tenant eviction" clause.