Landlord Tips
Death of a Tenant: What Happens to the Apartment Lease
A tenant's death does not automatically end the lease. See who takes over the apartment lease under Art. 691 of…
Landlord Tips
Raising the rent legally: deadlines, form and indices
When a landlord can raise the rent, how long the notice period for a rent change is, what form the…
Landlord Tips
Flat handover report: what to record to avoid a deposit dispute
What a handover report must contain to avoid a deposit dispute: the condition of the flat, meter readings, photos and…
Rental Management
Lease signed by a student’s parent: pros and risks
Lease signed by a parent: see who is liable for rent and the flat's condition. Compare three options and the…
Rental Management
Ending a tenancy: notice periods, form and the most common mistakes
When a notice to end a tenancy actually works: the legal basis, written form and proof of delivery. Differences between…
Landlord Tips
Minor repairs: who pays and how to put it in writing to avoid disputes
Who pays for minor repairs in a rented flat and who covers breakdowns. Splitting costs, contract clauses, the handover report…
Rental Management
Fixed-term vs indefinite lease agreement: which to choose
Fixed-term or indefinite lease agreement? Compare both options in a table, check the termination rules and find out which one…
Rental Management
Handing over a flat to a student: your timeline from August
A timeline for handing over a flat to a student: what to do in August, how to organise viewings and…
Landlord Tips
Renting out a flat for the summer: summer lease or nightly rental
Renting out a flat for the summer: compare a summer lease with nightly rental. Check 2026 duties, tenant choice and…
