Second Homes Ordinance (SHO) (SHO)
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Art. 8 Suspension in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 1 letter a of the Act
1 The building authority shall limit suspensions in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 1 letter a of the Act to a maximum of two years. It may extend this period by way of exception by no more than two years if there is good cause for doing so. 2 A further extension of the suspension is permitted if the requirements set out in Article 9 are met.
Art. 9 Suspension in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 1 letter b of the Act
1 The building authority shall limit suspensions in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 1 letter b of the Act to a maximum of two years. It shall extend the suspension if the owner provides proof that the requirements set out in Article 14 paragraph 1 letter b of the Act continue to be met. The maximum extension in each case is two years. 2 The owner of must provide proof in every case that: a. advertisements have appeared regularly in the form customary in the market; b. the home has been offered for sale on terms that are customary for the market and locality; and c. the home has been ready for occupation by a tenant or purchaser at any time. 3 If proof in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 1 letter b of the Act is not provided, the building authority shall refuse the suspension. If official measures in accordance with Article 17 of the Act come in for consideration, it shall forward the case file to the competent authority. 4 On application by the owner, the land register shall i