Committee formed to combat residential violations in Sharjah

The Council issued a decision establishing and forming the committee to combat residential violations in the emirate of Sharjah. The committee will be chaired by the Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs and will include representatives from the following government entities: Sharjah Municipality, Public Prosecution in the Emirate of Sharjah, Sharjah Police, Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), and Sharjah Economic Development Department. The committee aims to combat random housing and residential violations across the emirate’s cities by unifying monitoring and inspection procedures and strengthening integration among government entities. It will also monitor the status of properties and housing units and ensure that landlords and tenants comply with applicable requirements and regulations to prevent practices or violations that may breach housing requirements and avoid the penalties and legal measures prescribed against violators. The decision also addressed a number of legal provisions concerning the committee’s responsibilities, membership term, periodic reports, regulatory decisions, and entry into force and publication.