Real Estate Law
Real estate transactions, building law, planning law, total and general contractor, work and service contract, tenancy agreements, lease, architecture contract, objections and construction complaints
We offer our clients a wide range of different services in matters related to both private and public real estate law. We provide our clients with advice and support when it comes to purchasing real estate, acquiring construction and environmental permits, drafting work contracts for project realisations, preparing lease agreements or selling property.
We advise and support you concerning the following topics, among others:
- Building law
- Planning law
- Real estate transactions
- Approval proceedings
- Property purchase agreements
- General contractor agreements
- Building rights agreements
- Tenancy agreements
- Lease agreements
- Contracts for work and labour
- Architectural agreements
Your Experts
Patrick Stach
Senior Partner
Michael Kummer
Senior Partner
Sheila Stach
Junior Associate
Sven Pschorn
Junior Associate
Faris Beganovic
Junior Associate
Filip Lapadatovic
Junior Associate
Focus
The Blocking Period for Termination in Tenancy Law
Landlords involved in a tenancy dispute with a tenant should be aware of the consequences of an amicable settlement: a settlement—whether reached before the conciliation authority, before a court, or out of court—generally triggers a three-year blocking period for termination to the detriment of the landlord. Overlooking this results in the landlord losing the ability to terminate the tenancy by ordinary notice for three years. This may, not least, constitute an obstacle in the event of a sale.
Eviction of tenants from the landlord’s perspective
If a tenant does not vacate the rental property after a valid termination of the lease, landlords often take matters into their own hands by, for example, changing the locks. However, such measures are unlawful and frequently result in civil and criminal proceedings.
Therefore, the landlord’s claim for the return of the rental property must be enforced through legal action and presupposes that the tenant remains in possession of the property without a right to use it. Depending on the specific facts and legal situation, the procedural enforcement of this claim must be approached differently.
Revised Anti-Money Laundering Legislation – Implications for Real Estate Brokers
With the partial revision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act adopted on September 26, 2025, Switzerland is expanding the scope of application of anti-money laundering regulations. Certain professional consulting activities in connection with real estate transactions may now also fall under the scope of the law.
This may affect real estate agents and consultants who are involved in real estate transactions in particular.
