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Night-time noise restrictions in Switzerland – what’s allowed and what’s not

There are few things more irritating than being woken by noisy neighbours. But how much do you actually have to put up with and at what point are you allowed to do something about it? Let’s be honest: we’re all guilty of making a bit of a racket now and then. And as long as …

Renting, Subletting

4. November 2020

Cooperative living: the middle ground between owning and renting

For many people, finding an affordable rental property in mostly expensive cities and urban areas is becoming increasingly difficult. As a result, there is greater focus on properties belonging to cooperatives and charitable foundations. In particularly expensive urban areas, these can often be 20–25% cheaper. In Switzerland, there is a total of around 185,000 properties …

Balkon mit weissem Tischen und vielen Pflanzen im Shabby-Chic-Stil.

Living and furnishing, Moving, Renting, Subletting

23. July 2020

Outdoor space with boundaries – what’s allowed on your balcony, and what’s not

A balcony is a little piece of freedom outside your own four walls. However, this space also has to be shared with your neighbours. Conflicts of interest are practically a given, but they can be solved – as long as you stick to a few rules and use a healthy dose of common sense. People …

Ein Paar weisser Schuhe befindet sich auf einer Treppe mit dunklen Stufen in Seitenansicht.

General, Insurance, Living and furnishing, Moving, Renting, Subletting

15. June 2020

Which belongings am I allowed to leave in the stairwell?

Stairwells supposedly provide space for things that we’d rather not keep in our apartments, such as shoes, prams and bicycles. However, by law, these can only be left in the stairwell with the landlord’s consent. Glance into any stairwell and you’ll often find some wellies and trainers piled up, paper and cardboard ready to be …

Renting, Subletting

5. December 2019

Snow Removal – who is Responsible?

Snow is beautiful to look at – and at the same time it means a lot of work: If snow has fallen, someone has to clear it. But who is responsible for snow removal?

Renting, Subletting

21. November 2019

What happens after the death of a tenant?

The death of a tenant is a tragic loss for close relatives. While in mourning, the heirs have to take care of organizational issues. Important to know: An existing lease is transferred to the community of heirs.

Build and buy, Subletting

12. September 2019

Apartment as investment – is it profitable?

The apartment as an investment: More and more Swiss people are taking the negative interest rates as an opportunity to look for lucrative investment alternatives. The latest trend: Buy a condominium and rent it to third parties.

General, Renting, Subletting

9. September 2019

Trash disposal: Rights and obligations of tenants and landlords

Functioning garbage pick-up needs everyone’s combined efforts. Including those of the tenant and landlord. It is high time for a ruling on the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords regarding trash disposal.

General, Living and furnishing, Renting, Subletting

12. August 2019

Smoking in Your Rented Apartment—Allowed or Prohibited?

This issue affects landlords and tenants equally. Is it OK for tenants to smoke in their rental unit? Or just what is allowed, and what is prohibited?

General, Renting, Subletting

22. July 2019

Challenging your rent: “What are my rights?”

Rents are high, especially in cities. After one tenant moves out and the new one moves in, new tenants are often charged hefty surcharges. Tenants, however, are not completely helpless victims in this price spiral.

Subletting

22. April 2019

Landlording as a side job – 10 tips for private “after-work landlords”

Are you working as a landlord on evenings and weekends alongside your 9-5? Property is currently very popular as a lucrative investment or pension opportunity. However, in the jungle of forms and rental law you have to navigate, there are some traps to be aware of.

Moving, Renting, Subletting

11. February 2019

Duplicate key for the landlord – allowed or forbidden?

Are landlords allowed to have a duplicate key for their temant’s home? The legal situation is clear. Whoever rents an apartment has no right to retain a key to the flat. Tenants, on the other hand, have good reasons to deposit a duplicate key anyway.