Housing Shortage in Switzerland: the Tenant Association and the Search for Culprits

Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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There are too few apartments, the rents are too high, and the tenants are afraid to defend themselves against the landlords: The Swiss tenant association found various problems – only one topic he consistently hides.

Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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A large number of the renters in this country are financially under pressure – but do not dare to claim their rights.

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While they spend a large part of their income on housing, tenants are "under pressure throughout the country and do not dare to assert their rights", says an Asloca survey. The main reason for this restraint would be "the fear of deteriorating the relationship with the lessor".