You have to distinguish between a grave and a plot" I was astonished to read in your last column that it's not possible to keep a grave in a Geneva cemetery for more than 20 years without having to move it. I seem to have seen many graves that look older than that! How can this be explained?
He had his flat repainted and didn't pay "I'm a painter and I carried out major work on a flat at the request of an ex-boyfriend who was a tenant. The owner of the building was aware of the work and never objected. As I haven't been paid, can I obtain the registration of one of these famous legal mortgages on the property?
Legal hypothec The legal hypothec for craftsmen and contractors provided for in articles 837 et seq. of the Civil Code allows a craftsman or contractor who has taken part in the construction or destruction of buildings or other works, the erection of scaffolding, the securing of an excavation or other similar work to make a claim against the...
Legal hypothec for craftsmen and contractors When a craftsman or construction company has carried out work on a property, such as a flat or house, but does not receive the remuneration due to them, a legal hypothec can be registered on the property in question....
Eight years of study, but under what conditions? "Last week you explained the procedure - apparently quite simple - that a foreigner has to follow to enter Switzerland to study, and I was astonished to read that this is the way to stay in our country for 8 years! So is it enough to find...
Rent increase for nothing in return "In September 2007, I agreed to a monthly rent increase of CHF 200 because the owner of my building had told me that the boiler, which was in a terrible state, needed to be repaired or replaced immediately! The boiler is still in place and, according to the heating engineer who came to...
Rent increase: should I accept? "I've been "informed" by the new owner of my building of a substantial rent increase, with the threat of termination of the lease. My rent, which is very low, has not been increased since 2000. The new owner is now in a hurry to increase the rent drastically, which...
Sexual harassment and compensation "I read your article of 6 June about sexual harassment in the workplace. I'd like to know what risks (e.g. dismissal) the victim is exposed to if she reports such behaviour to her employer, and what the possibilities are for compensation." Fanny, Perly First of all, it should be remembered that the personality of the...
Sexual harassment at work " One of my colleagues pesters me every day with saucy jokes. Can this be classed as sexual harassment? If so, what exactly are my employer's obligations to put a stop to it?" Emilie, Meyrin Protecting employees against sexual harassment is a matter for both the employer and the...
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