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My landlord is selling and I want to buy
In Swiss law, the tenant does NOT have a legal right of first refusal. Such a right exists only if it is agreed contractually (art. 216 et seq. CO) or registered in the land register. In Geneva, the LDTR provides certain restrictions on the sale of rented apartments. The tenant is protected by the…
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Applicable law articles
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- CO 261 — Alienation of the Leased Property
Critical Deadlines
- Verification of the existence of the right — immediate upon notification of the sale
- Notification of the intention to exercise the right — 3 months from notification (unless special clause) (CO 216 / CC 681)
- Conclusion of the sale on the terms notified — according to the agreement
- Judicial action for enforcement of rights — according to procedure (CO 216 / CC 681)
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