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“Unlawful” termination by the landlord – a brief overview
In practice, it is not uncommon for a tenant (lessee) to be faced with a termination of their lease agreement that, at first glance, may appear “unlawful.” However, Swiss tenancy law provides various legal remedies for responding to a termination that does not comply with legal requirements. It is therefore important to distinguish between three different legal situations: null and void termination, invalid termination, and contestable termination. These are concepts that hav
3 days ago8 min read
Partial revision of the spatial planning act: priority of agriculture and management of immissions in rural areas
The current partial revision of the Spatial Planning Act introduces significant changes for construction and housing in rural areas. At the heart of the reform is the explicit strengthening of agriculture: in the relevant zone, agricultural needs will in future be given an even clearer priority over other uses. This has direct implications for how immissions such as odours or noise are addressed. The new provisions affect both residential projects within the agricultural zone
Feb 23 min read
Deemed rental value in Switzerland: what changes with the 2025 reform
"Deemed rental value": what is it and how is it calculated In Switzerland, homeowners are required to declare as income the so-called deemed rental value ; that is the theoretical rent they would receive if they rented out their property instead of living in it. This imputed value aims to ensure fair treatment between tenants (who pay rent) and homeowners (who benefit economically from living in their own property).[1] The deemed rental value is set based on market prices in
Oct 12, 20254 min read
Buying Real Estate in Switzerland for foreigners: what you need to know about the Lex Koller
Anyone considering acquiring real estate in Switzerland as a high-net-worth individual will quickly encounter a dense network of legal...
Jul 28, 20254 min read
Do’s & Don’ts for purchasing Real Estate in Switzerland – a brief guide for buyers
Purchasing real estate in Switzerland is a significant investment that presents both opportunities and challenges in terms of legal...
Feb 28, 20253 min read
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