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Flat renovation used for evictions

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 06:30

The tenants’ association ASLOCA says property owners are using the pretext of renovations to evict long-term tenants who are normally paying below-the-market rates.

A lawyer for the association says it’s becoming more common in French speaking areas – and describes the practice as 'a cancer' that’s spread from the German speaking areas.

In Zurich 13,000 leases have been cancelled for renovation in the last 5 years. 

In theory, property owners are supposed to find the tenant alternative accommodation, but often don’t. 

 

 

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