Andorra Housing Union Calls Rally Against Landlord Abuses

The Sindicat d'Habitatge d'Andorra (SHA) has called an open assembly on 28 February to rally residents against perceived abuses in the Principat's housing market.

The gathering in Andorra la Vella aims to channel public frustration into collective action. Organisers promote a "trade union action" approach built on three core elements: uniting tenants to confront major landlords, applying pressure to protect housing rights, and negotiating deals to improve renter conditions. SHA leaders argue this framework transforms individual vulnerabilities into group strength, enabling tenants to challenge landlords effectively during disputes.

Key grievances include reports of tenant mistreatment and a lack of accountability. The group has publicised personal accounts, such as one renter claiming: "They want to throw me out of my home on false pretences about a family member that I know isn't true." Other cases highlight rent increases exceeding legal caps, leaving people unsure how to respond amid the threat of losing affordable homes.

Under the slogan "Come organise!", the assembly seeks to forge strategies against barriers to these demands. SHA emphasises negotiation as the path to securing landlord concessions, following targeted pressure campaigns. By sharing these stories, the syndicate hopes to broaden its support base and counter entrenched investor and speculator networks.