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Can the landlord keep the spare keys to my rented flat?

Can the landlord keep the spare keys to my rented flat?

You are fully satisfied with your rental flat. Well, almost. Because your landlord seems to continue to consider that he will always be at home, despite the rental agreement between you. A good reason to question his right to keep spare keys. Emergency keys: what does the law say? When[...]

Renting an apartment in Geneva: which side to choose?

Renting an apartment in Geneva: which side to choose?

Whether you are looking for a furnished studio or an apartment rental with a garden in Geneva, it is better toknow the neighborhoods and the particularities of the two shores of the city. Understand the configuration of the city before renting an apartment in Geneva Before joining the Mediterranean Sea,[...]

Repainting a rented flat: is it possible?

Repainting a rented flat: is it possible?

Painting a rented flat is possible, provided that certain rules are observed. In some cases, it is even up to the property owner to take care of this work. How to get a rental flat painted Has your rented accommodation suffered water damage? It is not your responsibility to carry[...]

How, when and why to re-launch a rental application for a flat

How, when and why to re-launch a rental application for a flat

Several days ago you filed your rental file for a flat to the real estate office, and to date you have not received a reply. What is the point of contacting them again? When can you start? How do you re-launch an application? Answers. Why re-launch a rental application for[...]

Looking for a flat to rent in Geneva: 3 districts to know

Looking for a flat to rent in Geneva: 3 districts to know

You are looking You are looking for a flat to rent in Geneva to benefit from its high quality of life, but you are not familiar with the city or its districts. We suggest you discover three of them.for a flat to rent in Geneva to benefit from its high[...]

Student studio in Geneva: 3 space-saving tips

Student studio in Geneva: 3 space-saving tips

When you study in the main city of French-speaking Switzerland, far from your parents' home, you need to find financially accessible housing in Geneva. Young people often choose either a shared apartment or a student studio in Geneva. How not to feel too cramped? Optimize the sleeping space of a[...]

What documents to ask for when renting an apartment ?

What documents to ask for when renting an apartment ?

You engage in a termination procedure before term and must find a replacement tenant. After having placed an advertisement for a rental apartment and shown the property, you will need to obtain certain information about the prospective candidate. In particular, you need to make sure that they are solvent. Let's[...]

3 things to know about the low-rent apartment system in Lausanne

3 things to know about the low-rent apartment system in Lausanne

Before committing to renting a low-rent apartment in Lausanne, you must meet certain conditions and provide numerous documents for the apartment rental file. You should also know that the rent will be progressive, and that several months of waiting are sometimes necessary to be granted a subsidised rental apartment in[...]

Apartment decoration : 3 Geneva addresses not to be missed

Apartment decoration : 3 Geneva addresses not to be missed

Whether you’re looking to buy accommodation in Geneva, for a furnished rental, or wanting to furnish your apartment after signing a rental contract, visiting design stores can be helpful for understanding current trends. This is why we offer three specialist shops in Geneva which specialise in apartment design. Apartment deco[...]

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