Do you wish to terminate your lease? Cancellation should be made by a written letter, preferably registered. We show you the deadlines that apply.
Fixed-term lease contract :
This will automatically end on the date agreed in the contract. A termination letter will not be necessary.
If the contract provides for early termination, the registered letter must be sent before the start of the notice…
Are you dealing with a dishonest tenant? Here are the steps you must take as a landlord!
The tenant is violating one of his legal obligations, which is to pay the rent. You can therefore start legal proceedings against him/her.
You have two options: prosecution and immediate…
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…
Your landlord does not repair a defect in the property you are renting, even after multiple summons? Then you can consign the rent! Here’s how to do it:
Consignment is a way of “taking your rent hostage”. The tenant pays his rent to the consignment fund and not to his landlord, thus putting pressure on him to repair a certain defect in the rented property.
A rent can be consigned…
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…
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 tacitly on an annual basis.
Fixed-term contracts may also be tacitly renewed for the same term, if this is explicitly…
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…
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 advice is: Never sign a contract that you think is unfair! Inform yourself beforehand.
The rent:
Many tenants sign an…