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I am threatened with eviction from my home
Eviction can only take place on the basis of an enforceable judgment. The landlord can never proceed on their own (private justice is prohibited). After termination, application for eviction to the court. If notice is contested, the court rules first. Final judgment: enforcement by bailiff (art. 343 CPC). The…
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Applicable law articles
Critical Deadlines
- Analysis of the grounds for eviction — immediate
- Regularization if possible — in the 30 days of the formal notice (CO 257d)
- Contestation of the Termination — in the 30 days upon receipt of the notice of termination (CO 271 / CO 271a / CO 272)
- Conciliation hearing / court — according to notice
- Judicial Eviction Procedure — respect the court's deadlines (CPC 257 / LP 283)
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