Motion to halt BHC rental adjustments rejected

Member of Parliament for Bobonong, Taolo Lucas had pleaded with Parliament to place a one-year moratorium on the envisaged adjustments of rentals by BHC.

Lucas argued the rental increase deferment would have been a timely response to the economic distress on tenants and citizens in general that were felt from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. BHC rental adjustments will take effect from the next financial year, starting in April. Lucas argued that BHC’s decision to increase rentals at a time when the entire economy has been badly hit is problematic and disruptive as the home is the prime place of compliance with COVID-19 protocols.