Inadequate housing refers to living conditions that do not meet basic standards of shelter, safety, and access to essential services such as water, sanitation, and electricity.
Related terms
Slums: Informal settlements characterized by overcrowded dwellings with inadequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, or durable housing.
Gentrification: The process of renovating or improving deteriorated urban neighborhoods resulting in increased property values and displacement of lower-income residents.
Squatter Settlements: Unauthorized residential areas often occupied by individuals who have no legal claim over the land on which they live.