Andorra CNH Discusses Unfreezing Rental Contracts and Housing Reforms

Andorra's National Housing Commission (CNH) discussed unfreezing rental contracts during its latest working session on Wednesday, alongside other measures to ease housing access and strengthen legal protections for owners and tenants.

The commission reviewed proposals from seven technical groups established last September. Key topics included reforms to the Urban Property Leasing Law, strategies to handle the 2027 expiration of extended rental agreements, incentives for building affordable rentals, and efforts to encourage home purchases. Members also examined a potential housing exchange platform, complete with support mechanisms and incentives to increase available properties and simplify leasing. Additional items covered technical standards for future public housing designs, criteria for upcoming tender processes, and revisions to the CNH's internal regulations.

A commission statement described the meeting as an opportunity to share these recommendations, incorporate member feedback, and align on action plans. The focus remains on medium- to long-term strategies for sustainable solutions to Andorra's housing pressures, balancing the right to housing with safeguards for all involved parties.

No specific formulas for unfreezing rentals were finalized, as the group now prioritizes and refines the ideas for broader discussion. While the next regular session is slated for spring, an extraordinary meeting could occur sooner, given the government's aim to finalize related legislation in the coming months.

The CNH intends to continue developing these initiatives over the next few months before presenting prioritized proposals to the Andorran government. It positions itself as a ongoing forum for dialogue among public and social stakeholders tackling one of the principality's core challenges.