TLTB OBTAINING COURT ORDERS TO VACATE FOR DEFAULTING TENANTS

PRESS RELEASE

TLTB OBTAINING COURT ORDERS TO VACATE FOR DEFAULTING TENANTS

The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) has reduced its rent arrears by 11.2%, cutting outstanding payments from $31.7 million at 1st January to $28.1 million at end of February —a total reduction of $3.5 million.

The number of tenants in arrears has also dropped from 29,133 to 25,444 as the result of intensified collection efforts.

Over the past two months, we have strengthened our rent collection strategies and will continue to do so, including legal action against defaulters.

As part of this initiative, eight court orders to vacate have already been secured, signaling TLTB’s firm stance on ensuring landowners receive their rightful dues urging all tenants with outstanding arrears to settle their payments immediately. Failure to do so will result in court action, which may lead to disconnection of utilities or repossession of land titles and evictions.

This applies to all lease categories – agriculture, residential, industrial, commercial, and special leases.

Tenants are reminded that rent payments are due on 1st January and 1st July every year.

To avoid legal actions, tenants are encouraged to visit their nearest TLTB office, call 9995 923, or email info@tltb.com.fj to arrange payment and settle their accounts.

13th March 2025.

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For further enquiries, please contact the Corporate Communications Officer; Mr Samuela Loanakadavu. Ph. 3312 733 Mob. 9995 936 or email sloanakadavu@tltb.com.fj