What is the Tenants' Association (Mieterinnen- und Mieterverband)?
Was ist der Mieterinnen- und Mieterverband?
Correct answer: C
- A a federal conciliation authority for tenancy matterseine Schlichtungsstelle des Bundes in Mietfragen
- B a flat-finding agencyein Wohnungsvermittlungsinstitut
- C an organisation representing the interests of tenantseine Interessensvertretung der Mieterinnen und Mieter
- D an association of all tenants in Switzerlandein Zusammenschluss aller Mieterinnen und Mieter der Schweiz
Why
The Tenants' Association represents the interests of tenants. It advises members and does politics for them.
Common mistakes
- A: a federal conciliation authority for tenancy matters
- The conciliation authority is a state body. The association is a private association.
- D: an association of all tenants in Switzerland
- Membership is voluntary. Not all tenants belong to it.
Topic
Most people in Switzerland live in rented housing. The tenancy agreement sets out the rights and obligations of the tenant and the landlord. It contains, for example, the rent, the service charges, the notice periods and the house rules. The contract does not decide how you furnish the flat or what you cook.
Living in Switzerland
Marriage, family and housing
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 188 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.