A STUDY will be conducted to determine the suitability of including anti-racial discrimination provisions in the proposed Residential Tenancy Act (RTA), says Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. While acknowledging that such discriminatory practices exist, the Housing and Local Government Minister said the issue needs to be looked into thoroughly. Ong had asked if anti-discriminatory provisions would be included in the proposed law which is to be tabled in Parliament to deal with discriminatory practices by landlords based on race or nationality. Among the proposed provisions under the new law is to prevent landlords from raising rent during the tenancy contract period. At present, disputes between landlords and tenants can only be settled by way of contract law or the Distress Act and Specific Relief Act.

Source: The Star November 02, 2021 06:00 UTC