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Background
In the Canton of Vaud, the Law on the Preservation and Promotion of Rental Housing (LPPPL) regulates rents after renovation. The State Council changed the method for calculating the permitted rent after works through an internal directive of the Department of Finance, Territory and Sport (DFTS). It has applied since 1 November 2026. As this is an administrative practice, no referendum is possible.
The key points
On Tuesday 10 November 2026, five left-wing members questioned the State Council in the Vaud Grand Council. They criticised a change imposed “at a forced pace” and much larger rent increases in the future. They also questioned the breakdown of dialogue with ASLOCA Vaud.
The Swiss Tenants’ Association (ASLOCA Vaud) announced it is suspending its participation in the cantonal housing consultation bodies. Its delegation had met the President of the State Council, Christelle Luisier, on 26 October 2026, without obtaining any concession.
Key figures
- 16%, 30% or 55% : possible increases depending on the case with the new method, according to ASLOCA Vaud
- 9%, 17% or 30% : corresponding increases with the former method, according to ASLOCA Vaud
- 5 oral questions put to the State Council on 10 November 2026
What it means for businesses
- Owners and property managers : the calculation of the permitted rent after works has changed since 1 November 2026
- Construction companies : the government wants to avoid slowing down the renovation of rented housing
Who says what
- ASLOCA Vaud : denounces a forced move that serves property interests without consulting the population
- Christelle Luisier (President of the State Council): defends a corrective measure that caps increases and states that no increase of 50% or more will be applied
What's next
- Interim review announced for end of January 2027, with further adjustments possible
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