Hundreds of Zurich residents have three months to leave their homes!

In Zurich, more than 200 people have to leave their homes because the new owners are planning a complete renovation. The tenants are shocked and want to contest the terminations.

In Zurich, 105 tenants (more than 200 people) face an uncertain future. The residents of Neugasse 81, 83 and 85 received the termination of their rental contract on Tuesday.

They must leave their accommodation by the end of March 2025, as reported by “Watson”. Allgood Property AG justifies this measure by the wish of the new owners to carry out a complete renovation of the buildings.

The planned work includes renovation of kitchens, bathrooms, pipes as well as walls and floors. Maintaining tenants during the renovation work is not possible, specifies the termination letter.

The news hit tenants unexpectedly. As recently as September, they were informed of planned renovation work and a 10% rent increase, with the hope that the lease could be maintained.

Sandra W., a concerned tenant, is disappointed with “Watson” and plans to contest the termination. She feels deceived by the management, because the need for renovation is not understandable to her.

The tenants’ association wants to contest the terminations

Other tenants, like Karin Athanasiou and Dennis Rastbichler, who have lived in their apartments for 25 years, are also determined to challenge the terminations. They criticize the short notice period of three months and doubt the need for a total renovation. Rastbichler suspects the owners simply want to get a better return. Finding affordable new housing nearby seems almost impossible for renters.

The Zurich Tenants Association has already pledged its support. Spokesman Walter Angst says he will contest the terminations with the tenants. He criticizes the contradictory behavior of the administration, which initially hinted at the retention of tenants.

The administration itself refers to a position statement on its website, in which it emphasizes the unacceptable nature of the current housing situation and the need for central renovation.

This article was written using artificial intelligence (AI). All content taken up by the AI ​​is verified by the editorial staff.