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A fear for all tenants: Termination comes in waves. without warning. The apartment must be vacated within three months. No reason is given.
Unfortunately, such situations are a reality. It’s also completely legal, because in Switzerland there is freedom of termination. But tenants are not completely powerless. Blick provides you with the answers to your questions.
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Is the termination officially valid?
For the termination to be formally effective, the landlord must notify the tenants in writing of the termination using an officially approved form. A normal letter is not enough, writes the tenants’ association website. Otherwise, the termination is void and has no effect.
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What will the notice period be?
The landlord must give a notice period of at least three months for the dwelling. For the workplace, this period is six months.
The notice period can also be specified in the lease agreement. It can be longer than three months – but not shorter. If there is nothing in the lease, it is valid for three months.
Shorter deadlines are only possible in extreme cases such as termination without notice. The landlord can say so, for example, if the tenant intentionally causes serious damage to the apartment.
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Can a landlord terminate my contract without giving reasons?
Yes, due to the freedom to report, landlords can report at any time and without reason – even for personal use. You can then ask for a reason.
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How can I defend myself against being fired?
Tenants have the right to appeal the termination decision made by the landlord before the arbitration authority. This must be done within 30 days of receiving the notice of termination.
Tenants can request the cancellation of the termination or the extension of the rental period.
The tenants’ association recommends that you look for a new flat despite all the difficulties. Because the arbitration authority checks whether you are trying to find a new flat.
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When is the termination cancelled?
A termination can only be revoked if it is malicious, that is, in violation of good faith. An example would be for the tenant to report a defect and receive notice of termination in response. A landlord also cannot give notice of termination to enforce a unilateral contract change to the detriment of the tenants.
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When can I request an extension of the notice period?
In difficult situations this is possible. It’s that easy in today’s housing market. One of the possible reasons is the lack of housing. According to the tenants association, most tenants will also get an extension for this reason.
Other reasons could be: tight financial conditions, old age, rooted in the neighborhood, poor health, and children changing schools.
Source :Blick
I’m Tim David and I work as an author for 24 Instant News, covering the Market section. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, my mission is to provide accurate, timely and insightful news coverage that helps our readers stay informed about the latest trends in the market. My writing style is focused on making complex economic topics easy to understand for everyone.
