The next step is a minor one in political terms, but a significant one for many communities. On 30 October 2026, the National Council’s Legal Affairs Committee approved the Federal Council’s bill 26.044 by 14 votes to 10, thereby opening the detailed deliberations. The focus is on three areas that repeatedly lead to disputes or deadlocks in the day-to-day running of flat-owners’ associations.
The Federal Council’s message of 13 May 2026 aims to make selective amendments to the Civil Code. The proposals include an explicit provision for the establishment of condominium ownership in buildings not yet constructed, a right of action to establish a renovation fund, and a legal basis for rights of exclusive use. The Federal Office of Justice refers in this context to the mandate set out in Motion 19.3410 to make the law, which has been in force for decades, more practical.
Fewer grey areas in everyday life
The bill is particularly relevant for development, sale and subsequent management, as it does not aim for a total revision but directly addresses known areas of friction. The explicit provision for buildings not yet constructed concerns the early structuring of projects. The right to bring legal action in relation to the renovation fund is aimed at communities where necessary provisions are being blocked. With regard to special rights of use, a clearer legal basis is intended to reduce legal uncertainty.
Political resistance persists
However, the revision is not without its critics. A minority of the committee continues to regard the current law on condominium ownership as tried and tested and believes that case law and judicial precedent already provide sufficient legal certainty. Precisely for this reason, the decision to proceed is more than a mere formality. The bill remains controversial in Parliament, but has cleared the first hurdle in the relevant National Council committee.
The next stage of scrutiny will take place during the detailed deliberations
The National Council Committee (RK-N) intends to examine the individual provisions in greater depth at its next meeting. It remains to be seen whether the bill will then proceed to the National Council without any major amendments. For owners’ associations, property management firms and project developers, however, it is already clear where the legislator intends to tighten the regulations specifically.
