Hello everybody,
I need your help in understanding the Swiss civil code I might pay 3 months rent !!! - help.:confused:
I had a fixed term contact for a room, because the hitherto tenant left abroud with intention to come back, as the previous tenant prolonged the stay abroad I continued the contract beyond expiry, the tenancy become a contract for indefinite duration as per swiss civil code.
"In the case of an indefinite duration tenancy, a termination notice must be given by one of the parties. The law stipulates minimum terms:
Two weeks for furnished rooms, separately rented carports or similar facilities;"
So far so good. I thought I rent a furnished room, as this was advertised so and there is furniture in my room, but it occured that this is not mentioned in my contract that the room is furnished or not furnished - I was newcomer and I don't know German (contract in German).
I'd like to move out and I wanted to terminate the lease agreement with one month notice, but I was informed by my mate landlord claims this agreement was for unfurnished room and even if I move out I shall pay for 3 months otherwise he will inform "Betreibungsregister" :mad:.
So the question is if I am simply cheated and what should I do? :confused:
Contract doesn't clearly state if this is furnished room.
Thank you for advice in advance,:)
Bridi
I need your help in understanding the Swiss civil code I might pay 3 months rent !!! - help.:confused:
I had a fixed term contact for a room, because the hitherto tenant left abroud with intention to come back, as the previous tenant prolonged the stay abroad I continued the contract beyond expiry, the tenancy become a contract for indefinite duration as per swiss civil code.
"In the case of an indefinite duration tenancy, a termination notice must be given by one of the parties. The law stipulates minimum terms:
Two weeks for furnished rooms, separately rented carports or similar facilities;"
So far so good. I thought I rent a furnished room, as this was advertised so and there is furniture in my room, but it occured that this is not mentioned in my contract that the room is furnished or not furnished - I was newcomer and I don't know German (contract in German).
I'd like to move out and I wanted to terminate the lease agreement with one month notice, but I was informed by my mate landlord claims this agreement was for unfurnished room and even if I move out I shall pay for 3 months otherwise he will inform "Betreibungsregister" :mad:.
So the question is if I am simply cheated and what should I do? :confused:
Contract doesn't clearly state if this is furnished room.
Thank you for advice in advance,:)
Bridi