Termination is subject to strict rules "5 years ago, I signed a lease for a magnificent flat for an indefinite period. A week ago I received a simple letter from my landlord telling me that he was terminating the lease within the three-month notice period....
Immediate termination of the employment contract "I run a small family business that is experiencing conflict with one of its employees. I'd like to know under what circumstances I can terminate his employment contract immediately. Maxime, Geneva According to art. 337 of the Swiss Code of Obligations...
Protecting abused animals "My neighbour has three dogs in her small flat, birds in small cages and rodents in similar situations. During my infrequent visits to her home, I've noticed that these animals are clearly mistreated, underfed and thirsty. My moral compels me to intervene....
The name change procedure " I'm in the middle of a job search and I have the impression that my name is causing me problems. I've heard that you can change your name in Switzerland, but is this true and what's the procedure? Jean, Lancy In principle, names entered in civil status registers are immutable. However, certain changes of status...
The procedure for issuing fines There are several ways of punishing breaches of road traffic regulations: minor offences are punished by issuing fines, while more serious offences are punished by withdrawal of licence and a fine, or even imprisonment in the most extreme cases.Issuing fines...
Participation aux acquêts " I've been living in Switzerland for a few years now, where I met my current partner. We want to get married soon. I've heard that the ordinary matrimonial property regime is that of participation aux acquêts. Can you give me an outline of what this involves? Daniel, Vaud Since 1 January 1988, the...
The new law on debt collection I've heard that the law on debt collection has changed and that a debtor who is being unjustly prosecuted is better protected than before... What does this mean? Christelle, Vaud In Switzerland, you can try to claim a sum of money from a third party by serving them with a summons to pay...
The concept of the reserved portion of an estateLegal adviceFamilyWills and inheritance "In these columns on 26 and 27 January, an unfortunate crossroads occurred in the batch of questions I receive in abundance from readers of the Tribune. Whilst thanking you for your assiduous interest in my column, I must bring you a...
Notification of proceedings "I have to withdraw proceedings for the people in my care as curator. A few days ago, I went to the post office to collect a writ of execution, but first I wanted to find out which of my wards it was for and the name of the...
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