How can I protect myself against legal mortgages? I own a property in Geneva. At the last general meeting of our block of flats, it was decided to undertake major renovation work on the building. I was advised to protect myself against any legal mortgages registered by the tradesmen. I therefore intend to propose to all the owners...
What should I do if someone doesn't pay? "Can I take legal action against someone who owes me CHF 2,000 if I have no written document signed by that person, only text messages confirming that they owe me money? She then retracted her statement, insulting me and threatening me. Aude, Meyrin According to the Law...
What should the minutes contain? "I understand that the minutes should reflect what was said and proposed at a meeting. But I'm not happy with the way the minutes are kept at our meetings because they don't accurately reflect what I said and they don't always mention the type of majority obtained....
When can I access the criminal file? "Someone lodged a complaint against me. Before my first hearing with the Public Prosecutor's Office, I asked to see the file, but I was refused! Who can have access to this file and when? Alexis, Bellevue As part of the...
When can you declare personal bankruptcy? "I'm in a very difficult financial situation. I've been in legal proceedings for a number of years and have already been the subject of a number of deeds of default. I'm wondering what the advantages of personal bankruptcy would be. André, Carouge The two main methods of debt collection...
When the father is misled" I was very interested in your article last week on medical liability in the event of an unwanted pregnancy. What happens when it's the mother of the child who misleads the father by claiming that she can't get pregnant, which turns out to be incorrect? Is it possible to claim...
When Crédit Suisse is sold on credit... I fail to understand how Crédit Suisse could be taken over by UBS with the blessing of the Federal Council in such a short space of time and without any consultation of the shareholders, without even going through the process of nationalising the bank. Can the government really do as it pleases?
When justice stops flying "I've heard that during the festive season, the courts stop functioning, so you can't get a court ruling. Is this true? "Vincent, Thônex The "féries judiciaires" are a period of the year during which legal deadlines are...
When your neighbour's hedge is in the way " I own a villa with a garden surrounded by a hedge. My neighbours also have a hedge, but the problem is that theirs is 3 metres high and encroaches on mine. Is there anything I can do? "Thomas, Geneva In Switzerland, the...
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