Federal Act on the Amendment of the Swiss Civil Code (OR)

Art. 285OR from 2023

Art. 285 3. Breach of duty by the lessee

¹ If, despite written warning from the lessor, the lessee continues to act in breach of his duty of care, consideration or maintenance such that continuation of the usufructuary lease becomes unconscionable for the lessor or other persons sharing the building, the lessor may terminate the lease with immediate effect or, for leases of residential and commercial premises, subject to at least 30 days’ notice ending on the last day of a calendar month.

² However, leases of residential and commercial premises may be terminated with immediate effect if the tenant intentionally causes serious damage to the property.