Enforcement Actions against Cluttering of Common Space at HDB Flats and Estates

Assoc Prof Fatimah Lateef asked the Minister for National Development whether there are national level plans to take enforcement action on the cluttering issue in common spaces of HDB flats and housing estates.

Mr Lawrence Wong: Town Councils manage and maintain common areas in HDB estates. They enforce by-laws that regulate the use of the common property, including the placing of objects at common areas. These by-laws are typically guided by Singapore Civil Defence Force's guidelines on fire safety.

HDB as well as many Town Councils also carry out public education to remind residents about the risk posed by clutter in common areas.

At the same time, residents can play their part by keeping the common areas clean and free from clutter, to ensure a safe living environment for all.