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My property management company is not doing the necessary repairs
The landlord has the legal obligation to maintain the leased property in a condition suitable for its agreed use and to remedy defects that are not the tenant's responsibility (art. 256 para. 1 and 259b CO). Minor maintenance (small repairs) is the responsibility of the tenant (art. 259 CO) — this involves…
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Applicable law articles
- CO 256 — Obligation to deliver and maintain the thing
- CO 259 — Maintenance menu
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