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Lawmakers who drafted the Housing Framework Law point to failures in implementation

Members of parliament who drafted the Housing Framework Law state that successive governments have failed to implement key measures established in the legislation, leaving essential tools to address the housing crisis unused.

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While this highlights persistent institutional gaps in housing policy, it does not introduce any new rules or changes for residents; however, it explains why you may still be seeing a lack of progress in official housing programs.

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