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Trends, analyses and expert tips on office and commercial space in Switzerland.
Ventilation Requirements for Commercial Premises Switzerland
What ventilation obligations apply to offices and commercial space in Switzerland? Learn all about air exchange rates, SUVA standards, and mechanical ventilation.
Duty to Dismantle and Renovate When Vacating Commercial Premises
What do you need to dismantle or renovate when vacating commercial premises? Find out what obligations apply under the Swiss Code of Obligations and your lease.
Commercial Tenant Insurance in Switzerland: What is Mandatory?
Which insurances are mandatory for commercial tenants in Switzerland? Learn all about commercial general liability, building insurance, and inventory insurance.
Rent Increase for Commercial Premises: Rights and Obligations in Switzerland
Learn everything about rent increases for commercial premises in Switzerland: notice periods, reference interest rate, challenging an increase, and key differences from residential leases.
What to Do About Defects in Commercial Premises? Rights and Obligations
Defects in commercial premises? Learn about your rights, how to proceed, and when the landlord is obliged to fix them. Practical tips for commercial tenants.
On-Account Service Charges: Definition and Difference to Flat Rate Rent
What does "Akonto" mean regarding service charges? Learn the difference between on-account payments and flat rate rent and how billing works for commercial properties in Switzerland.
Overpaying for utilities? The 3 most common mistakes in commercial properties
Reclaim excess service charges: Learn why management fees and repairs are often billed incorrectly and how you can defend yourself against this.
Release of the rental deposit when moving out
Find out everything you need to know about the release of your rental deposit. Our guide explains when the deposit is due, what documents you need, and how long the landlord can hold onto the money.
Commercial subletting in Switzerland
Commercial subletting in Switzerland explained simply: What is permitted, what is legally applicable, and when is it subject to value added tax?
What is tenant fit-out?
What is tenant fit-out in an office? Our guide for Switzerland clarifies costs, rights and planning for your renovation.
Joint and several liability in rental agreements
Joint and several liability in rental agreements is an attractive form of security for landlords. What rights and obligations arise from this?
Withdrawal from a rental agreement
Withdrawal from a rental agreement Withdrawal from a rental agreement in Switzerland: everything you need to know about preliminary agreements, defects and deception. For offices and commercial properties.
What is index-linked rent in Switzerland?
Everything you need to know about index-linked rents in Switzerland: how they work, CPI, calculation, advantages and disadvantages for commercial properties.
Definition and examples of graduated rent
The graduated rent model sets rent increases in advance in the contract. Find out how this model works in Switzerland and when it is worthwhile.
Cancellation of business premises in Switzerland
Cancelling a lease on business premises in Switzerland requires a sound knowledge of tenancy law, deadlines and contractual provisions.
VAT on rent in Switzerland
Find out everything you need to know about value added tax (VAT) when renting office and commercial space in Switzerland.
Can you deduct rent from taxes in Switzerland?
Deducting rent from taxes: a comprehensive overview for tenants
Security deposit solutions for office and commercial space in Switzerland
Find out more about the options and solutions for rental deposits for offices and commercial premises in Switzerland.