How to punish group renters: policy interpretation and case analysis
In recent years, group rental housing has become the focus of social attention due to safety hazards, nuisance and other issues. Local governments have successively introduced rectification policies, but many tenants and landlords still have questions about the penalty standards. This article will combine recent hot cases and policies to analyze in detail the definition of group renting, the basis for punishment and the actual implementation.
1. Determination standards for group rental housing
According to relevant documents from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, group renting usually refers to the following situations:
| type | specific standards | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Insufficient area per person | <5㎡/person (8㎡ in some cities) | "Measures for the Administration of Commercial Housing Leasing" |
| illegal transformation | Living room/balcony partition for rent | Local property management regulations |
| Overcrowding | More than 2 people occupying a single room (non-family) | Regulations on safety management of rental housing in various places |
2. The latest penalties in 2024
Combining the recent cases reported in Beijing, Shanghai and other places, the detailed punishment rules are compiled:
| Violations | Punishment method | Amount standard |
|---|---|---|
| Not registered | Time limit for rectification + fine | 500-3000 yuan |
| Unauthorized modification of structure | Forced demolition + fine | 10,000-50,000 yuan |
| Fire protection is not up to standard | Suspension of rent for rectification + fine | 5,000-30,000 yuan |
| Refuse to rectify | Included in credit blacklist | - |
3. Analysis of hot cases
1.Fire incident in a group of rental houses in Pudong, Shanghai(2024.3.15): The second landlord divided the 90-square-meter house into 8 rooms and caused a fire by pulling electric wires without permission. He was eventually fined 50,000 yuan and held criminally responsible.
2.Special renovation in Chaoyang District, Beijing(2024.3.20): 47 group-rented houses were investigated and punished within a week, with an average fine of 12,000 yuan per unit, and 126 partitions were demolished.
4. Rights protection and compliance suggestions
1. Tenants’ rights protection channels:
- Call 12345 citizen hotline to report
- Upload evidence through government APPs such as "Suibiban"
- Submit written materials to the subdistrict comprehensive management office
2. Compliance suggestions for landlords:
- Single room rental for no more than 2 people
- Keep the original floor plan for future reference
- Install independent smoke alarms
5. Policy Trend Outlook
According to a working meeting of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the construction of a national housing rental platform will be promoted in 2024 to achieve the "three unifications":
- Unified property code
- Unified contract filing
- Unified credit management
Shenzhen has piloted a "face recognition access control + automatic early warning for the number of tenants" system, which is expected to be promoted in key cities.
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from March 10 to March 20, 2024. Policy updates are subject to official releases from various places. It is recommended that you consult the local housing management department if you encounter specific problems.
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