Extraordinary termination in the event of unauthorised subletting
Subletting is only permitted if the tenant intends to live in the rented property again in the near future. If this intention cannot be clearly established, extraordinary termination by the landlord is possible.
Letting condominiums via Airbnb: legal aspects
Renting out condominiums via platforms such as Airbnb is an issue that raises relevant legal questions for both owners and the condominium owners’ association.
Revised service life table from February 1, 2024
Since February 1, 2024, new lifetimes have applied to individual fixtures and fittings in residential and commercial properties. The lifespan tables were revised jointly by the Homeowners’ Association (HEV) and the Tenants’ Association (MV).
Rent disclosure after renovation
In principle, in Lucerne and other cantons that require the use of forms, the official form approved by the canton must be used when concluding a new tenancy agreement. As a rule, this must contain details of the initial rent and the reasons for any increase. But what happens if a flat has been recently renovated?
“I have just moved into my first flat of my own and would like to paint my walls. Can I just do that in a rented flat?”
White walls can get too boring. But before you immediately get down to business with brush and paint, there are a few things you should know.
Cancellation of an apartment due to a renovation: What do I have to consider?
We own an older rental property with long-term tenants. Due to the age of the property, we are forced to renovate it. What do we need to consider if we have to terminate the lease due to this renovation work?