You are a tenant of a property and wish to rent it to someone else. We explain how to do so.
Subletting is in principle legal in Switzerland! However, there are a few steps to follow to set it up.
Step 1: The agreement of the main landlord
Always ask your landlord’s agreement if you wish to sublet your rental! He can refuse to ask for it and terminate your lease if his decision is not…
Tacit renewal is a legal mechanism. According to it, a contract is automatically renewed at its expiry date, unless otherwise specified by the parties.
Tacit renewal is present in lease law. In particular, it affects lease contracts of unlimited duration, which are renewed…
Tacit renewal is a legal mechanism. According to it, a contract is automatically renewed at its expiry date, unless otherwise specified by the parties.
Tacit renewal is present in lease law. In particular, it affects lease contracts of unlimited duration, which are renewed…
More and more landlords are starting to rent out their property. You can also do it! We explain you, how to do it.
The lease contract:
It is important to draw up a lease contract in writing and that it is clear and precise. This document can protect you in case of a dispute with the lessor.
The object being rented:
In the lease contract, a precise description of the property is…
The lease contract is governed by Articles 255 et seq. of the Swiss Code of Obligations.
The duration of the lease contract depends on its type: fixed term, indefinite term and determinable term.
The fixed-term lease :
The duration of the lease will be the one defined in…
Lease law: Is my lease contract abusive?
6 June 2022
Before signing a lease contract, you must be vigilant: certain clauses may be considered abusive. Pressure and urgency can make you ape contracts that will hurt you, so it is essential to pay attention to this.
Lawrence explains what to watch out for.
Our first piece of…