Andorra Housing Minister Reports Only 5 Rental Terminations Amid Deregulation

Housing Minister Conxita Marsol reported that Andorra's National Housing Institute has received just five notices from landlords terminating rental contracts since the six-month notice period began in July under the rent deregulation process.

During the first government control session of the new parliamentary term, Marsol provided the figures in response to Susanna Vela, head of the Social Democrat group. Vela had raised concerns about the end of mandatory lease extensions and their effect on housing continuity, citing reports of entire buildings on Avinguda Doctor Mitjavila facing non-renewals that could displace long-term tenants unable to afford market rates.

Of the five notices, Marsol said three complied with regulations, including proposed new rents within legal limits, while two did not. Institute staff advised affected tenants in those cases to demand compliance from owners. The minister stressed that deregulation does not allow landlords to set any rent freely, requiring six months' advance notice for changes.

Marsol insisted the public housing stock is meeting demand, with 74 people on the waiting list: 57 seeking one-bedroom units, eight wanting two-bedroom, and nine three-bedroom. Ordino will soon add 66 units, and the government is acquiring and leasing entire buildings to expand the park by around 100 more.

A new government-approved aid scheme, announced to ease displacement costs, drew criticism from opposition figures. Concòrdia leader Cerni Escalé warned it risks fuelling market price pressures and creating subsidy dependence, arguing policies should target supply and prices instead. PS president Pere Baró called it electoralist, potentially benefiting landlords indirectly. Marsol countered that the temporary, targeted programme—tied to public housing expansion—will be reviewed and not offered universally.

Marsol concluded the process is progressing well with few incidents.