Will my criminal record stand in my way? I got into some mischief when I was young, but that was over 15 years ago... I got a suspended prison sentence and I wonder if it still appears on my criminal record, from which I'll soon have to provide an extract for a new job...
My landlord is forcing me to visit " I currently live in a flat in Geneva. I terminated my lease at the end of January 2016 within the notice period. Since I sent the notice, the landlord has wanted to impose visits on me, including at weekends. He keeps calling me to give me 24 hours' notice...
Modification of divorce decree The modification or cancellation of the maintenance contribution set out in a divorce decree is governed by article 286 paragraph 2 CC, applicable by reference from article 134 paragraph 2 CC.Article 286 paragraphs 1 and 2 CC stipulates that the judge may order that the maintenance contribution be increased or...
Terms and conditions of RHT in COVID-19 time "The Geneva Employment Office has just informed me of its decision to grant my company compensation for reduced working hours. I am surprised to learn, however, that my application is considered late because it was made after 31 March 2020 and that, as a result, my company has been...
How do you go about placing someone under guardianship? "My father has become senile and I've been advised to put him under guardianship. What should I do?" Patricia, Petit-Lancy Under article 369 of the Civil Code, a person of full age may be placed under guardianship if he or she is incapable of managing his or her own affairs, cannot do without care and assistance...
Furniture installed but not paid for... " I installed a piece of furniture for a customer some time ago. She still hasn't paid me, despite my numerous reminders. Do I have the right to collect the furniture from her by myself? Bertrand, Vaud According to the legal definition, a sale is a contract...
My neighbours are too noisy" I'm a tenant in a block of flats. For years the upstairs neighbours have had dogs barking all day and the downstairs neighbours make noise late into the night. I've tried to speak to them and to my landlord, but nothing has changed and no one has...
My watchmaking holidays... " I work in the watchmaking industry and I have 5 weeks' holiday a year, 3 of which are set by my employer at the end of July. Can he impose this on me?" David, Vaud The relationship between employers and employees is governed first and foremost by the provisions of the contract of...
Can my children object to the sale of a plot of land? "My wife has died and I'm wondering whether one of my children could object to the sale of a plot of land acquired during the marriage from the couple's acquests, given that I'm the only owner registered in the land register. Tom, Chênes-Bougeries According to...
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