Qld: Brisbane to limit crowded houses

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2008
Qld: Brisbane to limit crowded houses

BRISBANE, Aug 4 AAP - Crammed student housing will prompt Brisbane City Council to
reduce the number of people allowed to live in a single dwelling.

Civic Cabinet is today expected to approve the change to prevent situations where up
to 15 students have shared a single house.

Deputy Mayor Graham Quirk said one house had a portable rental toilet in the yard,
while others were occupied by a dozen people.

Councillors are expected to reduce the number of unrelated people permitted to share
one dwelling from six to five.

Mr Quirk said the measure was aimed at improving the experience of students in Brisbane
and maintain amenity for local residents.

"Students bring $1.3 billion to the annual economy and yet they can be the victims
of poor housing, health and sanitation, fire risk," Mr Quirk said.

"This situation can then spill over into the local community and impact on local residents."

Mr Quirk said Council had received community complaints in suburbs close to education
providers, related to fire safety standards, health and safety, and presentation.

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