Fixing up the landing in a block of flats "I live in a block of flats and I'd like to fix up the landing to make it nicer and more comfortable. My immediate neighbours agree, but the other families don't. Can I do without their consent? Can I do without their consent? O. Geneva When it comes to real estate, co-ownership takes the...
Who decides on the sale of land after a death? "My wife and I jointly owned a plot of land. Can one of my children object to the sale of the plot, given that I own most of it? Now and after my death? André, Chêne-Bougeries...
Surprise fine... " I've received a parking fine at home even though I've never found a parking ticket on the windscreen of my car. How is this possible?" Joëlle, Geneva If the fine you've received is for parking your car incorrectly, you've received a parking fine. This...
So, is it yes or no? Yes is yes, no is no, other variations... It's a bit confusing with all the information that's appeared in the media recently about the definition of rape! Can you shed some light on this in a few simple words? A, Vaud Indeed, debate is raging on this thorny issue, as the definition of...
Alcohol: on the boat too! "With this magnificent autumn, the season for aperitifs on the lake is deliciously prolonged... However, I was intrigued to hear several people tell me that there is no alcohol limit for boat drivers. How is that possible? Aline, Nyon You're right to be surprised: this dangerous belief...
Aid in the event of COVID-19 "My daughter was recently made redundant because her employer, a self-employed person, told her that he had no more work at this time of crisis and that he couldn't benefit from short-time working. I've heard about the huge sums released by the authorities. Isn't my daughter entitled to this? "Claude,...
Helping people to die. When is it punishable? Switzerland seems to be one of the few countries where it is possible to commit suicide with the help of a doctor or associations such as Exit or Dignitas. In what situations is it actually punishable to assist someone who wishes to die? " N,...
Do I have the right to photograph a work of art? "If you photograph a work of art displayed in the public domain, what use can you make of it? The photo is our work, but the subject is someone else's work. What about copyright? François, Anière Federal law on copyright and intellectual...
Deeds of default: the statute of limitations "The issue that concerns me is the validity of deeds of default after bankruptcy. We hear that these deeds are cancelled after 20 years. Is this really the case? Can the validity of these deeds be extended? After 20 years, the...
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