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Landlord-Tenant Disputes Top Consumer Complaints in Fiji

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Landlord and tenancy disputes remain the primary source of consumer complaints in Fiji.
  • The Consumer Council of Fiji received 263 complaints related to these matters between January 1 and June 13, 2026.
  • The majority of complaints involve disagreements between landlords and tenants.

Disputes between landlords and tenants continue to generate the most consumer complaints in Fiji, highlighting ongoing friction in the rental market. The Consumer Council of Fiji reported a significant number of cases related to these issues within the first half of 2026.

From January 1 to June 13, 2026, the Council recorded 263 complaints specifically concerning landlord and tenancy matters. These figures indicate a persistent problem that affects a considerable portion of consumers engaging in rental agreements across the country.

Seema Shandil, Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Council of Fiji, confirmed the statistics, emphasizing that these disputes form the largest category of consumer grievances. The nature of these complaints typically involves disagreements over rent, property conditions, lease terms, and eviction processes, underscoring the need for clearer regulations and better dispute resolution mechanisms.

From January 1 to June 13, 2026, the Council received 263 complaints related to landlord and tenancy matters.

โ€” Seema ShandilConsumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Officer Seema Shandil providing statistics on consumer complaints.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.