Andorra Activist Calls for Tenants' Union with Full-Time Legal Aid
Delfí Roca urges dedicated renters' organization to combat housing crisis amid ineffective legal protections and rising disputes.
Key Points
- Delfí Roca demands tenants' union with full-time legal support for ongoing renter protection.
- Current legal framework often ineffective or inaccessible, worsening during holidays.
- Warning of social consequences without robust defense against landlord abuses.
- Coordinadora de l’Habitatge echoes concerns over rising rental disputes in Andorra la Vella.
Social and environmental activist Delfí Roca has called for the establishment of a dedicated tenants' union in Andorra, complete with full-time legal support, to address the growing housing crisis.
Speaking on the RTVA programme *Avui serà un bon dia*, Roca argued that the current rental market demands a stable organisation to provide ongoing protection for renters. Although a legal framework exists, he said it often proves ineffective or inaccessible, leaving many tenants vulnerable during disputes with landlords. This problem intensifies during holiday periods, when private legal services are typically unavailable.
Roca, former manager of the environmental group Apapma, stressed the need for an "effective tenants' association with full-time lawyers" capable of responding immediately to potential abuses. He warned that without robust defence mechanisms, the situation could lead to serious social consequences.
The proposal has reignited public debate on Andorra's housing challenges, particularly in Andorra la Vella. The Coordinadora de l’Habitatge, a housing advocacy group, confirmed it has no direct knowledge of the specific case Roca referenced but described the broader issue as highly concerning. The organisation noted that rental disputes are becoming increasingly common and urged stronger protective measures to prevent tenant vulnerability.
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