Lentera Masyarakat Hukum
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024): October, 2024

Strengthening Legal Rights in Disadvantaged Communities: Addressing Housing Injustice and Homelessness

Aprila Niravita (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Muhammad Adymas Hikal Fikri (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Rayi Kharism Rajib (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Asmarani Ramli (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Andika Prawira Buana (Universitas Muslim Indonesia)



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Publish Date
31 Oct 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Housing injustice and homelessness are significant issues in Indonesia, especially for low-income, marginalized, and urban migrant populations. The lack of affordable housing, coupled with land disputes, eviction threats, and inadequate legal protections, exacerbates social inequalities and economic hardships.Purpose: This paper examines legal interventions designed to address housing injustice and homelessness, focusing on community-based approaches to strengthening legal rights in disadvantaged communities.Method: The research combines case studies of successful legal interventions in housing disputes with interviews from community leaders, legal professionals, and homeless individuals in urban areas.Findings and Results: The study finds that legal services are crucial in helping low-income communities secure affordable housing, challenge evictions, and protect their property rights. However, the lack of affordable housing policies and limited legal aid accessibility remain significant barriers.Urgency: The increasing number of homeless people and housing disputes in urban areas highlights the urgent need for stronger legal protections and policy reforms to address this crisis.Contribution: This paper contributes to the conversation on affordable housing and legal rights by demonstrating how community-driven legal initiatives can help mitigate the effects of housing injustice.Recommendation: The study recommends reforming housing policies, increasing the availability of legal aid services for marginalized communities, and prioritizing affordable housing development.

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lentera

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Lentera Masyarakat Hukum (e-ISSN: 3164-5542) is a peer-reviewed academic journal in the field of Law and Society and Socio-Legal Studies, focusing on the interaction between law, society, institutions, and social change. The journal covers scholarly studies on law in social contexts, legal culture, ...