Andorra Housing Union Presses Minister Marsol With Eight Demands

The Sindicat d'Habitatge is presenting eight demands to Housing Minister Conxita Marsol at a meeting on Tuesday, the union has confirmed. The proposals cover protecting contracts signed between 2022 and 2024, guaranteeing that no one is left without a home, and introducing a reference price index to regulate rents, among other measures.

The group said it would put the requests to the minister during the meeting and expects both the government and parliamentary groups to take them on. It plans to publish a more developed draft agreement before November 13, so that the political response — including a specific timetable for implementing the measures — can follow by November 20. The union wants each side's responsibilities and deadlines set out in writing.

Alongside contract protection and the price index, the demands include guaranteeing that no one loses their home without a "dignified, affordable and stable" alternative in Andorra, and reforming the rental law to give tenants greater stability and legal safeguards.

Other requests cover the removal of obstacles and arbitrary criteria for accessing public housing, action against overcrowded flats, and an end to the requirement for landlords' consent in immigration procedures.

The group further wants the National Housing Institute, the competent ministry and Social Affairs to be given the resources needed to respond to demand. Finally, it is seeking an accessible property registry, a housing census and a study of property concentration in the country.