FDC Records 92 Housing Rule Violations, Mostly Unauthorized Alterations

Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) has recorded 92 cases of violations of the rules and regulations of housing units managed by the corporation as of November 5, 2025. According to FDC, the largest share of the cases involved unauthorized alterations, with 44 such cases. Owners have been fined in 14 of these cases, while one person received a warning notice. FDC said it is still investigating the remaining 29 cases. FDC also noted 18 cases of units rented out without permission. Seven people have been fined in connection with these cases, warning notices have been issued for two flats, and the remaining nine cases are still under investigation. There were 16 cases of damage to public areas, with warnings given to five flats while 11 cases are being looked into. Of the 10 cases of non-compliance with instructions, a warning has been given to one flat and nine cases are under review. In addition, FDC said two flats have been fined in four cases of violating waste disposal rules, with two cases still being investigated. On rent payment, FDC statistics as of November 4 show that 3,432 housing units are paying rent regularly, while 495 units are not paying rent according to the rules. FDC announced that two flats built by the corporation in Hulhumalé are to be vacated. Of those two flats, one agreed to pay rent, while the other objected to paying rent, and it was decided last month to file the matter in court.