Zurich Housing Authority Rules Against Mass Evictions

Arbitration authority declares termination of 105 flat leases in Zurich's 'Sugus Houses' abusive, temporarily halting planned mass eviction for total refurbishment.

Key Takeaways

Arbitration authority declared termination of 105 flat leases in Zurich's 'Sugus Houses' abusive
Eviction notices were initially sent in December 2024, with move-out date set for end of March, later postponed to September
The buildings are located between Hardbrücke and Zurich main station

By The Numbers

105

Number of affected flats

Days given to landlord to accept or reject decision

Vacant apartments per 10,000 in Zurich

They Said

"The arbitration authority ruled that the evictions are abusive; an agreement could not be reached."
— Zurich Tenants' Association

Legal Victory for Sugus Houses Tenants

Background and Context

Impact on Zurich Housing Crisis

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Zurich arbitration authority rules in favour of tenants of 'Sugus Houses'

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Key Takeaways

Arbitration authority declared termination of 105 flat leases in Zurich's 'Sugus Houses' abusive
Eviction notices were initially sent in December 2024, with move-out date set for end of March, later postponed to September
The buildings are located between Hardbrücke and Zurich main station

By The Numbers

105

Number of affected flats

Days given to landlord to accept or reject decision

Vacant apartments per 10,000 in Zurich

They Said

"The arbitration authority ruled that the evictions are abusive; an agreement could not be reached."
— Zurich Tenants' Association

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