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 landlordShelter is provided to the homelessUnity in the communityAffordability of servicesAffordable housing Leads to faster land development