Guides & rental know-how

Practical guides for tenants in Switzerland: defects after moving in, defect reports, photos and notifying your landlord.

What to do if you discover more defects after the handover: document them, report them in writing, keep a copy.

What belongs in a good defect report: flat details, rooms, clear descriptions, photos and a date.

How to report defects to your property manager or landlord in writing and traceably.

Tips for clear photos of defects in your rental flat – taken with your phone.