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Tips for a smooth house move.

The episode with valuable tips for taking the stress out of moving.

Our podcast with our legal specialists and experts is currently broadcast in Swiss German. These are the valuable tips we’ll be sharing to make sure your next house move will be plain sailing.

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Our podcast with our legal specialists and experts is currently broadcast in Swiss German. These are the valuable tips we’ll be sharing to make sure your next house move will be plain sailing.


Minute 1:20

Check-in inventory

  • What should I do if the oven is broken?
  • Who will pay for it to be repaired?
  • What damage do I and what damage does my landlord have to pay for?
  • How should I deal with any damage identified when the property is handed over to me?

 

Make an inventory and document all of the damage in the property before moving in to pre-empt any disputes later about existing damage and to protect your rights. Don’t let yourself be put under pressure.

Minute 3:51

Check-out inventory and admitting responsibility

  • What is the purpose of a check-out inventory and is it really necessary?
  • Should I admit responsibility for having caused certain damage and what would the consequences of that be for me?


Minute 4:44

Do I have to paint the walls?

  • Am I obligated to have the walls repainted?
  • What does “minor maintenance” mean?
  • What is the lifespan of a wall?
  • Do I have to paint coloured walls white when I move out?


Minute 6:59

What pets am I allowed to keep?

  • Are pets allowed in rental properties?
  • Which pets are not permitted?

 

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Minute 8:12

A few words on smoking

  • Is smoking permitted in the apartment?
  • Can the landlord prohibit me from smoking?
  • As a smoker, what do I need to bear in mind when moving out of the apartment?


Minute 9:35

Property handover checklist

  • What might I have to replace?
  • When should the handover take place?
  • What do I need to do to provide proof of damage?
  • Does my insurance cover damage?

 

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