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The proposal, led by area MP Hassan Ibrahim and supported by four other legislators, has been referred to the Cabinet for review.
It urges relevant authorities to carry out a comprehensive field inspection to address what MPs described as widespread violations, including illegal subletting, unauthorised internal division of apartments, and the use of residential units for non-housing purposes.
Mr Ibrahim said the situation had escalated to a level that directly threatens social security and the quality of life for Bahraini families living in the area.
“We are not talking about isolated violations,” he said. “There is a clear pattern of illegal renting that has disrupted public tranquillity, increased overcrowding and undermined the residential character of the neighbourhood.”
He stressed that residents of Block 714 had repeatedly complained of noise, congestion and inappropriate behaviour linked to excessive occupancy in some apartments.
“Families have the right to feel safe and comfortable in their homes,” Mr Ibrahim said. “What is happening now is an unacceptable infringement on that right.”
According to the explanatory memorandum accompanying the proposal, some apartment owners reside outside Bahrain and rent their properties to foreign labourers without proper regulation or oversight. This has led to high occupancy density, safety concerns and difficulties for authorities in tracking residents.
Mr Ibrahim claimed that the absence of strict inspection campaigns had encouraged further violations.
He added that illegal rentals could also open the door to breaches of fire safety regulations, unauthorised commercial activities and administrative challenges for security agencies.
The proposal calls for an urgent, co-ordinated inspection involving all relevant bodies to identify violations, ensure compliance with residential and safety regulations, and take decisive legal and administrative action against offenders.
Mr Ibrahim said a detailed report on the inspection results should be submitted to ensure accountability.
“This is about restoring order and reinforcing the rule of law,” he said. “Everyone must be subject to the same regulations, without exception.”
He urged swift Cabinet action, warning that any delay would allow violations to continue, with family apartment buildings now dominated by expat bachelors as tenants.
“Urgent problems require urgent solutions,” he said. “The longer this continues, the greater the damage to social cohesion and public confidence.”
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