Key aspects of tenancy law

Autumn leaves aren’t just an annoyance in your own garden; they can often lead to unpleasant disputes between neighbours and pose a real accident risk. With our tips and a modicum of common sense, you can prevent things from escalating.

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?

Many tenants pay high utility bills. Some pay as much as 2'000 francs a year. Most just pay without complaining, but as a tenant, it would be very helpful to know what one’s legal rights are in this tangle of bills and contracts.

Many tenants think they can request renovations after a few years, based on the service life table. But it’s not that simple: it’s not an automatic right. Here’s why.

Moving to a new home is exciting. Until you have to deal with issues such as construction defects or delays. As a tenant, it is important that you are aware of your rights. Contracts and agreements are crucial in this regard.

Tired of barking dogs, screaming children or loud parties going on until 4 am the next morning? When people in your building are really getting under your skin, it can be hard to know how to resolve the situation. We’re here to explain the legal situation and what works in practice.

When a building is refurbished from the ground up, it can be expensive – not only for the owner, but also for the tenants. But it’s not legal to increase the rent to reflect the full costs. We explain the legal situation and provide some tips on the right procedure to follow.

There’s nothing more annoying than a New-build delay of your new home – especially if you have already ended your old tenancy agreement. What do you do if your new home is not yet ready to move into?

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?

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.

This article will tell you everything tenants and landlords need to know about trash disposal and recycling.

As if your child screaming their head off at night wasn’t enough, now your neighbours are knocking on your door to complain. How much noise should people be expected to tolerate? Read on to find out.