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Tenancy law: I have done some renovation work in the kitchen of the apartment I am renting. Can I ask the landlord to reimburse me?

When faced with repair in rented properties, the first thing to clarify is who pays, to avoid undertaking work that won’t be not reimbursed. Lawrence will enlighten you on this subject.  Minor maintenance work These repairs will generally be at the tenant’s expense, as they are part of the “usual” maintenance of the rented property, unless otherwise provided for in…
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Tenancy law: My dishwasher has been broken for several months and the management does nothing. What can I do?

The tenant can demand the repair of a defect in the leased property by the lessor, if it appears during the rental period. The defect must be legally recognised. Minor maintenance is at the expense of the lessee, who cannot therefore demand financing from the landlord.  If the tenant is responsible for the damage, he will have to pay the repair costs himself! The property has a defect if the…
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Tenancy law: The neighbours of the tenants of my apartment complain. Can I kick them out?

Do you want to evict tenants who are too noisy? Here’s how to do it! According to Article 257f of the Swiss Code of Obligations, a landlord can terminate the contract of his tenants for reasons of noise pollution.  The tenant has a duty of care and respect towards his neighbours. If this duty is not respected and the noise is deemed “unbearable”, then the tenant may be evicted…
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Lease Law: My apartment has a defect that was not known to me when I signed the lease. Can I consign my rent?

You are happy: you have signed your lease agreement and are finally moving into your new home. But suddenly… Oh no! You discover a defect, of which the landlord has not informed you. What do you do now? Can you ask him to solve the problem? Unknown defects are a frequent problem in tenancy law. Indeed, the tenant can ask the management to repair a defect that appeared during the rental period.
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