What about a deposit? "I'd like to buy a new car by monthly instalments. The seller would like to ask me for a commitment from my parents and is talking to me about a surety bond or "porte-fort". What does this mean in legal terms? Maria, Geneva A surety bond is a contract by which a person undertakes to pay the creditor...
What about licence fees for TV on the Net? "I often listen to the radio, so I pay the BILLAG radio licence fee. However, I don't have a television and therefore don't pay the BILLAG licence fee for receiving television programmes. Am I allowed to watch...
Who bears the costs of a stay in an EMS? I am separated (but not divorced) from my wife and a judgement on measures to protect the marital union has been handed down. This provides for the separation of assets and the payment of a maintenance contribution by me of CHF 2,000 per month. My wife gives...
I've just bought a magnificent car and I briefly accelerated above the speed limit on the motorway for just a few seconds, while the road was perfectly clear and with full visibility. Unfortunately, I think I was flashed just as...
Who is entitled to the allowance? "I'm divorced and my ex-husband receives 200 francs a month in child benefit for my son, who lives with me. This sum would be a great help to me, as I'm currently unemployed, but my ex-husband refuses to pay it to me. Is it possible that...
Who has to pay for accommodation in an EMS? "My father is 94 years old and has just moved into a retirement home. Obviously, the amount of his AVS pension is insufficient to pay for his accommodation. So I appealed to the social services. I was told that I would have to contribute towards the cost of...
Who should pay for new windows? "In a condominium in Valais, some co-owners have decided to replace windows that are over 30 years old. Should these changes be paid for by the renovation fund? As the renovation fund does not yet have the necessary funds,...
Who will compensate the victim? "In the Marina case (see Tribune de Genève, 10 December 2011), in which a young student was shot in the head, the accused was ordered to pay the plaintiff CHF 147,000 in compensation. Who will have to pay this compensation if the convicted person has no means of support?" Richard,...
Who has the right to go out armed? "I'd like to know whether Switzerland has the same right to carry firearms on the streets as the United States. Tania, La Plaine The issue of firearms regularly hits the headlines in Switzerland. On 13 February 2011, the Swiss people rejected a referendum on...
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