**Tbilisi City Hall Responds to Eviction Controversy**
A statement released by Tbilisi City Hall has clarified the situation surrounding the eviction of citizens from a building on Tvalchrelidze Street. According to the statement, six out of nine citizens living in the building have refused an offer made by the municipality to provide them with rent.
The city hall had begun negotiations with the residents two years ago and offered all registered citizens in Tbilisi rent, but only three individuals applied for assistance. One was assigned real estate, while the other two were provided with rent. The statement emphasizes that the municipality’s aim is to help citizens who are registered in Tbilisi resolve their housing problems.
**Debunking False Information**
The city hall has also sought to correct false information circulating about the eviction process. It denies claims that it offered residents 300 GEL (approximately $90 USD) for a three-month period, calling this “a complete lie and disinformation.” In reality, citizens are allowed to choose their own apartments, with a one-year contract concluded after which the contract is extended.
**Supporting Homeless Families**
The statement highlights the city’s efforts to address homelessness. Since 2022, Tbilisi Municipality has operated a program to transfer residential premises to families with homeless status. By the end of 2025, up to 400 such families will be provided with residential premises. The municipality also operates a municipal shelter where any person registered in Tbilisi can live.
**Private Territory and Eviction Process**
The statement emphasizes that the dilapidated buildings on Tvalchrelidze Street are not owned by the city hall but rather a private territory. Therefore, the municipality does not participate in the eviction process of encroachers. Instead, it is trying to help citizens registered in Tbilisi resolve their housing problems according to current rules and laws.
As for citizens who are not registered in the capital, they are being assisted by relevant state agencies.
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