Housing Rights
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements protecting individuals' ability to secure and access adequate housing.
Tenant organizations often advocate for housing rights to prevent unlawful evictions.
- (n.) Rights established under laws or treaties to ensure nondiscrimination, affordability, and habitability of residential accommodations.
International human rights law recognizes housing rights as fundamental to human dignity.
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- housing rights
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Commentary
Housing rights often intersect with both property law and human rights frameworks, requiring careful statutory and constitutional interpretation.
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