Tenants are responsible for damage or wear and tear resulting from improper use, a lack of reasonable care, or intentional acts. As a general rule,…
Winter has arrived: the streets are covered in snow and become icy. Behind this picturesque winter scenery lies the practical question of who must pick…
In a recent Federal Supreme Court decision (Federal Supreme Court decision 4A_425/2024 of 20 February 2025.), a rent reduction was granted in a case where…
It is common for tenancy agreements to stipulate that tenants must take out personal liability insurance. But are such clauses even legally permissible?
In a recent decision by the Federal Supreme Court (BGer 4A_515/2024 of March 3, 2025), the practice of rent increases in the event of increased…
Can I give my tenants notice if they are too loud at night and the other tenants are bothered by it?
There does not have to be a special reason to terminate a tenancy agreement. However, a cancellation can be contested if it is contrary to…