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      11. Aug 2026Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Housing

      Housing Complaints Committee

      Housing Complaints Committee Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Last modified April 2025 What can be appealed to the Housing Complaints Committee? Disagreement between tenants and landlords regarding the implementation and/or the drafting of a lease under the Rent Act, No. 36/1994

      20. May 2026Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Housing

      Housing

      Housing Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing A secure home is a key premise for the welfare of every family. Housing security for all Icelanders is the principal objective of public housing policy. This implies, among other things, measures to ensure a suitable supply of appropriate housing is available at all times to meet the varying needs, means and circumstances of the population, as well as providing financial support for those who need it

      18. Sep 2017Legislation, Housing, Acts of Parliament

      Public Rental Dwellings Act, No. 52/2016

      18 September 2017 / Public Rental Dwellings Act, No. 52/2016 Updated: November 2018 Public Rental Dwellings Act, No. 52/2016 as amended by Act No

      04. Jul 2017Housing, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Housing Benefit Act No. 75/2016

      04 July 2017 / Housing Benefit Act No. 75/2016 Updated: November 2018 This Act applies to housing benefit paid to tenants. Housing Benefit Act No

      04. Jul 2017Legislation, Housing, Acts of Parliament

      Housing Cooperatives Act, No. 66/2003

      04 July 2017 / Housing Cooperatives Act, No. 66/2003 Housing Cooperatives Act, No. 66/2003 with subsequent amendments according to Act No

      20. Oct 2010Legislation, Social Welfare and Families, Housing, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      The Ombudsman for Debtors Act, No. 100/2010

      20 October 2010 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing The Ombudsman for Debtors Act, No. 100/2010 Updated: November 2018 The Ombudsman for Debtors Act, No. 100/2010 as amended by Act No

      25. Feb 2008Legislation, Housing, Acts of Parliament

      Housing Act, No. 44/1998

      25 February 2008 / Housing Act, No. 44/1998 Updated: 26 January 2018 Housing Act, No. 44/1998 as amended by Act No

      02. Dec 2005Legislation, Housing, Regulations

      Regulation on the Finances and Risk Management of the Housing Financing Fund, No. 544/2004

      02 December 2005 / Regulation on the Finances and Risk Management of the Housing Financing Fund, No. 544/2004 Regulation on the finances and risk management of the Housing Financing Fund, No. 544/2004, as amended by Regulation No

      22. Nov 2002Housing, Labour Market and Employment, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

      Multi-Owner Buildings Act, No. 26/1994

      22 November 2002 / Multi-Owner Buildings Act, No. 26/1994 Multi-Owner Buildings Act, No. 26/1994 as amended by Act No

      22. May 2002Housing, Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

      Rent Act, No. 36/1994

      22 May 2002 / Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing Rent Act, No. 36/1994 Rent Act, No. 36/1994 as amended by Act No

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