The state creates conditions for the implementation of housing rights through the construction of housing, the promotion of the development of the housing market, the provision of housing to citizens in the established manner, under a social rental agreement or rental agreements for residential premises of the state or municipal housing stock, the protection of the legal rights and interests of owners, other users of housing and consumers of utilities, and monitoring the implementation of legislation on housing construction. The housing legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan regulates, inter alia, the following relations: (a) operation and maintenance of residential premises; (b) provision of public utilities; and (c) payment for housing and utilities. The use of residential premises is carried out in compliance with the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, sanitary and hygienic, environmental, architectural and urban planning, fire safety and other requirements stipulated by the national legislation. Standard rules for the use of residential premises are approved by the authorized state body in the housing sector. An agreement for hot and cold water supply, water disposal, electricity supply, gas supply (including delivery of domestic gas through pipes), heating (provision of heat, including delivery of solid fuel for stove heating), and removal of domestic waste is concluded with each owner of the housing who has the right to directly manage the apartment building on his behalf. The fee for utilities includes the fee for cold and hot water supply, sewerage, electricity, gas, heating, collection and removal of household waste. This Law primarily focuses on the housing legislation, establishing a legal framework for housing relations based on the Constitution and relevant laws. It aims to regulate the rights and responsibilities associated with ownership, use, and management of residential properties, including both state and private housing funds. Key legal principles include the protection of housing rights, the management of common property in multi-apartment buildings, and the establishment of non-commercial organizations such as housing cooperatives and homeowners' associations. The document outlines several measures aimed at improving housing relations, including the establishment of a legal basis for the emergence, exercise, modification, and termination of property rights. It emphasizes the importance of using common property in multi-apartment buildings and sets forth the roles of various organizations in managing these properties. Additionally, it highlights the need for compliance with existing laws regarding repairs, renovations, and the provision of utility services, ensuring that all actions align with the housing code and other relevant legislation. The implementation plan involves the Government of Tajikistan overseeing the development and execution of housing strategies and programs, with designated responsibilities for state authorities and local governments. The document specifies the need for interagency coordination and the establishment of a regulatory framework for housing management. Other themes include the importance of stakeholder involvement in housing governance, procedural guidelines for recognizing citizens in need of housing, and the enforcement of compliance with housing regulations to ensure the effective management of residential properties.