Housing

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Housing refers to a property containing one or more shelter as a living space. Housing spaces are inhabited either by individuals or a collective group of people. Housing is also referred to as a human need and human right, playing a critical role in shaping the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.^[1] As a result, the quality and type of housing an individual or collective inhabits plays a large role in housing organization and housing policy.