16. Juni 2025|
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|6 months agoBern Canton Launches Groundbreaking Rental Price Transparency Initiative
New referendum campaign in Bern aims to mandate disclosure of previous rental prices, marking potential shift in Swiss housing market practices.

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- The 'Fair and Affordable Rents' initiative will be voted on by the Bern electorate on September 28.
- The initiative mandates that landlords must disclose the rent paid by the previous tenant to the new tenant.
- A broad alliance supports the initiative, including the Tenantsâ Association, political parties, Casafair, housing co-operatives, VPOD Bern, and the Bern Trade Union Federation.
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September 28
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They Said
"Simple but effective instrument."