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THE LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, 2o'.19 The above subject matter refers.

I have received the Landlord and Tenant Bill for my assent.
I have, however, identified the following issues that Parliament need to reconsider: 1.

Part 2 of the Bill provides for the interpretation of the meaning of "Business Premises' and "Residential Premises".

In view of the changes in the working environment as a result of COVID- 19, the interpretations therein, should factor in the emerging trend of home offices and homestay tourism.
As more business professionals and e-commerce enterprises switch to homeworking on account of COVID- 19, the definition of residential premises should be expancled to accommodate the mixed use of houses for residential and office businesses that do not require physical interface with customers; 2.

Clause 15 (1) provides that tenants should not use rented premises (or permit their use) in a rnanner that causes a nuisance to any occupier of neighbourring premises.
This Clause presumes that physical planning by Local Governments will adhere to the separation of Residential and Commercial areas and will do the sarne in their issuance of Tr:ading Licenses to avoid situations whereby one licensed commercial activity (such as a bar) ends up becoming a nuisance to another activity (such as a Residential house) that is equally licensed by the same Local Government.
In addition, not enforcing Noise Pollution By-Laws and Standards is currently a major nuisance and public health concern for majority of urban dwellers.

I am, therefore, returning the said Bill to you for that purpose.

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Prime Minister Hon.

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Hon.

Attorney General, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Hon.

Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development