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The exit condition report is causing me a problem.
Upon return of the property, the landlord must verify the condition of the premises and immediately notify the tenant of defects for which the tenant is responsible (art. 267a CO). Defects not noted during the final inspection are presumed accepted. Normal wear and tear is never the tenant's responsibility…
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Applicable law articles
Critical Deadlines
- Preparation of the inventory — before the official inventory of fixtures
- Contradictory statement signed — day of the __JB_KEEP_EDL__ (CO 267 / CO 267a)
- Notification of Hidden Defects — immediately upon discovery (CO 267a al. 2)
- Dispute over damages charged — in the 30 days (CO 267 / normal wear and tear)
- Submission to conciliation authority — immediately after failed negotiation (CO 274 / CPC 197)
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