title: The Human Settlements Authority Act, 1988 (No. 2 of 1988), 4 June 1986.
abstract: This Act establishes in Swaziland the Human Settlements Authority, whose members are appointed by the Minister responsible for human settlements.  The Authority shall "1) assist the Government in formulating policy relating to human settlements and uphold and give effect to such policy; 2) ensure the orderly development of existing and future urban and rural settlements; 3) establish a finance mechanism for ensuring the supply and maintenance of improved shelter and infrastructure throughout Swaziland, which shall include a system of revenue recovery; 4) prepare appropriate standards for the provision of land, shelter and infrastructure by both private and public developers; 5) regulate real estate transactions including the standardization of lease agreements, rent control and sale of land and buildings; 6) encourage and support research in appropriate methods of providing affordable shelter and infrastructure; and 7) perform all other acts or things as are required by this Act."  Under the Act, no person shall establish a human settlement, housing scheme, or private housing scheme without the written permission of the Authority.  Further provisions of the Act deal with the membership and meetings of the Authority, the granting of permission for human settlements, and human settlement development plans, among other things. On 4 June 1986, the Government of Swaziland also enacted the National Housing Board Act, 1988 (No. 3 of 1988).  This Act establishes a National Housing Board, subject to the provisions of the Human Settlements Act, 1988, to "provide affordable housing generally in Swaziland and take over such housing schemes as  the Government may determine."  Further provisions of the Act deal with the functions, membership, finances, staffing, assets, and administration of the Board.  See Swaziland Government Gazette, Extraordinary, Vol. 26, No. 581, 2 March 1988, pp. S6-S11.
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keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Developing Countries; Development Plans; Development Policy; Economic Factors; English Speaking Africa; Financial Activities; Financing, Government; Geographic Factors; Housing--legal aspects; Laws And Statutes; Legislation; Organization And Administration; Policy; Population; Program Activities; Programs; Residence Characteristics; Southern Africa; Spatial Distribution; Swaziland