Kazakh Authorities Propose Giving Homeowners' Association Heads Police-Like Powers
In Kazakhstan, a draft law on "Crime Prevention" has been proposed, which would involve homeowners' associations (HOAs) in crime prevention efforts.
The proposed measures include monitoring and reporting minor violations such as nighttime noise, illegal waste disposal, and breaches of public order.
- Interior Minister Yerzhan Sadenov presented the draft law during a Mazhilis session.
- The draft proposes expanding the powers of HOA chairpersons to assess residents' behavior for potential security threats.
As we know, HOA chairpersons are civilians delegated by the building's residents to manage household and organizational matters.
Mazhilis deputy Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva expressed concerns that granting HOA heads such authority could lead to interference in citizens' private lives.
Author's summary: Kazakhstan proposes police-like powers for HOA heads.