INTERNATIONAL VIEWS ON HOUSING RELATIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

This article discusses current issues related to international views on housing relations in Kazakhstan. This topic is quite relevant because housing is a fundamental human right recognized by the United Nations, and all countries have an obligation to ensure their citizens have access to adequate housing. The Constitution of the Republic, the country’s housing legislation and international acts elevate housing to the rank of a vital value, establish the obligations of the state and the rights of citizens in this area that determine their content. These measures are aimed at creating conditions that guarantee an adequate level of housing provision, including through state support for citizens in particular need of housing. An analysis of the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international documents allows the author to draw a reasoned conclusion about the need to take a number of measures to improve the quality of housing in Kazakhstan, in accordance with international standards. An international perspective on housing law in Kazakhstan can provide valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of our country’s housing legal framework, as well as opportunities for cross-border cooperation and learning. Keywords: housing, housing relations, human rights, housing legislation, international standards.