Background
The Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has identified that certain former Khmer Soviet school buildings, currently occupied or used by residents, are in a hazardous condition that poses immediate risks to life and safety. These structures are classified as dangerous due to their deteriorated state.
Scope of Application
This directive applies to all residents currently living in, using, or relying upon the property and land rights of the aforementioned former school buildings deemed hazardous.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Residents are urged to find new, safe accommodations within a 30-day period starting from March 3, 2026.
- After the 30-day deadline, MLMUPC together with Phnom Penh municipal authorities will take the following actions:
- Prohibit continued occupancy or use of these buildings.
- Seal off and restrict access to the buildings involved.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This directive mandates the clearance of hazardous structures for public safety, affecting tenants and property users in these former school buildings. Compliance with relocation requirements is necessary to avoid forcible eviction and property sealing by government authorities. The update signals a government effort to manage and remove unsafe buildings from residential use, with implications for property management and urban planning.
Official Source
Published by Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) via their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mlmupc.pressteam/posts/pfbid02huYwpwwxu3fxGBUL1p1HkvSn236YRFyvxWiXgiR5hmP642Bx4L93DxrQpAMf69XBl
