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My cellar or attic is unusable
The cellar or attic assigned with the dwelling is an accessory of the lease agreement (art. 253a CO). The landlord must keep it in proper condition. A damp or flooded space constitutes a defect (art. 259a CO) giving rise to the same remedies. The landlord cannot withdraw an assigned space without the tenant's agreement. In…
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- CO 256 — Obligation to Deliver the Thing
Critical Deadlines
- Certificate of Use and Defects — immediate
- Written notification to the landlord — in the 14 days (CO 253a / CO 256 / CO 259a)
- Repair/Response Period — 30 days
- Seizing of the joint conciliation authority for lease agreements — at any time according to purpose (CO 259g / CPC 197)
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