AN unanimously approved in the second discussion the Law on the Leasing of Properties Intended for Housing

Published at: 31/07/2026 05:27 PM

Yesterday, the National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved the Bill on the Special Regime for the Lease of Real Estate Intended for Housing, in its second discussion, which was promoted by the Bolivarian Government, in the context of the emergency presented in the country, due to the two earthquakes that affected a significant number of homes in seven coastal states of the country, in particular La Guaira and in Caracas.

During the regular session, in her speech, the second vice-president of the AN, Deputy América Pérez, reported that the bill is an initiative of the National Government, to address the consequences of the double earthquake in Venezuela, which affected thousands of homes that were left under the rubble and left numerous families homeless.

“This law responds directly to that need and the National Assembly, in its capacity as the nation's legislative power, took the lead in this battle,” he said.

He also stated that, through the Popular Consultation, they received more than 900 proposals to make this law a legal instrument “and strengthen the tenancy relationship, the landlord protected by law and the tenant with legal guarantee so that this property is of good use and aims to provide a home to Venezuelans.”

For her part, the deputy Alejandra Rodríguez reported that the commission listened to all the sectors that live political life in the National Parliament and also to the different chambers: House of Tenants, the National Superintendency for Housing Leasing (SUNAVI), landlords and landlords involved in this issue.

He said that “through a link that was made, many of the proposals that are now included in this bill were named.”

In addition, this law under discussion is based on the principle of trust, free will of the parties and non-discrimination, which makes it possible to “overcome a restrictive and controlling system that for many years wanted or intended to favor one of the contracting parties and ended up not favoring anyone”.

Rodríguez highlighted that many landlords chose not to rent their properties and many others were left without the possibility of renting housing.

For this reason, he argued that “this law to be discussed seeks to respond to that need and represents a step towards regaining confidence in the real estate rental market.”

Mazo News Team