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Request a rent reduction with legal certainty

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Requests for a price reduction or notices of defects under the Swiss Code of Obligations – digitally signed and verifiably sent by post to the administration.

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  1. Fill in the details

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  2. Digital signature

    Sign with your finger or mouse, select your delivery method and pay securely.

  3. We send items by post

    We print, put your letter in an envelope and hand it over to Swiss Post.

Frequently asked questions: Rent reduction

If the basis for calculation has changed significantly, particularly in the event of a reduction in the mortgage reference rate (Art. 270a OR). For every 0.25 percentage point reduction, a rent reduction of around 2.91 per cent is possible where the rate is below 5 per cent (Art. 13 VMWG), offset against inflation and general cost increases.

By submitting a written request for a reduction in rent with effect from the next notice date. The landlord has 30 days to respond. If they refuse or fail to reply, you may refer the matter to the Rent Disputes Tribunal within 30 days (Art. 270a(2) of the Swiss Code of Obligations).

You must report the defect in writing and set a reasonable deadline for its rectification (Art. 259a OR). From the moment the landlord becomes aware of the defect, you are entitled to a proportionate reduction in the rent until the defect is rectified (Art. 259d of the Swiss Code of Obligations). You should nevertheless continue to pay the rent until an agreement has been reached or a decision has been made.

If more than one person has signed the tenancy agreement, all of them should sign the request. To do this, tick the second signature box – both signatures will then appear side by side on the letter.

Time limits apply to requests for a price reduction and notices of defects. Registered post (CHF 17.90) provides proof of personal delivery against signature – this is the strongest evidence should arbitration proceedings arise. A-Post Plus costs CHF 13.90.

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