A referendum on tenant and consumer protection was held in Switzerland on 13 March 1955.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative "for the protection of tenants and consumers", which would prolong price controls.^[1] Although the proposal was approved by a majority of voters, it was rejected by a majority of cantons,^[1] so did not come into force. Voters also voted on a counterproposal, which was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.^[1]