National Council committee wants to restrict tenants’ rights
Published: Friday, Aug 16th 2024, 16:10
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In future, tenants are to be given higher hurdles to defend themselves against initial rents. The relevant National Council committee has passed two corresponding bills. These are likely to trigger a new debate on tenancy law in parliament.
Specifically, initial rents can now only be contested if there is a personal or family emergency - in addition to a shortage on the housing market or a "significant increase" compared to the previous rent. In addition, only three - and no longer five as previously - similar comparable properties will have to be submitted for the determination of local and neighborhood rents.
After analyzing the results of the consultation, the National Council's Legal Affairs Committee (RK-N) came to the conclusion that there is still a great need for action when it comes to rent structuring, as the parliamentary services announced on Friday. The current legal situation leads to significant legal uncertainty and favors lengthy proceedings with high administrative costs for the parties to the dispute and arbitration authorities.
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