This research presents a reflection about social lease policy as an access tool to decent
housing, taking into account the increase in housing shortage in Brazil over recent few years.
The general objective of this research is to analyze whether the creation and promotion of a
social lease policy can reduce housing deficit and ensure access to decent housing by low income Brazilian population. For this, it conducts an analysis of current housing situation in
Brazil, based on the study of housing shortage phenomenon, highlighting current data along
with contrasts and social problems arising from this issue. In the same way, it presents a
analyze of decent housing rights, aiming a broad understanding of its concept and structure. It
assesses the housing policy model adopted in the country, mainly regarding the measures
adopted by the government to address housing demand of the neediest social layer. The study
resulted in theoretical finding in regard to implementation and consolidation feasibility of a
social lease policy in Brazilian legal system, as a way to face the housing shortage and of
access for the low-income population not only to the right to dignified housing, but also to the
right to city. The results here presented are expected to contribute on the discussion
concerning the urge to adopt social leasing and other alternative measures in social programs
for provisioning of home ownership, since it was proved insufficient to ensure decent housing
for the low-income population. The methodology used is based on the deductive method and
on bibliographic and documental research.
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