1.1. Security of Tenure and Vacating Unsafe Lands

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define security of tenure.

   Hint

   Think about the rights residents have over their living space.

2. 2.

   What are informal settlements?

   Hint

   Consider where these areas might be located.

3. 3.

   What is security of tenure?

   • A form of government aid
   • A guarantee against arbitrary eviction
   • A type of housing design

   Hint

   Think about the rights that protect residents from evictions.

4. 4.

   True or false: Informal settlements always comply with local zoning laws.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how these settlements are established.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impacts of eviction on a community living in an informal settlement. Discuss both short-term and long-term consequences.

   Hint

   Think about both emotional and economic factors.

6. 6.

   Propose a comprehensive plan for upgrading an informal settlement that addresses regulatory challenges, community needs, and infrastructure requirements.

   Hint

   Consider how to integrate community input into the regulatory aspects.