HOUSING

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE

EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL LAND
SUBDIVISION FOR LOW
INCOME HOUSING

NEGATIVE EFFECTS
Congestion
Poor sanitation
Service interference
Illegal service connections
Conflicts among neighbourhood
No uniform standard of housing
Local authority intervenes may lead to loss of
housing for inhabitants
Overpopulation leads to crime and diseases
Landlord suffers the wrath of the law if caught

POSITIVE EFFECTS
Source of income for landlord
Shelter is provided to the homeless
Unity in the community
Affordability of services
Affordable housing
Leads to faster land development