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Jun 18, 2013 @ 11:44

We are diplomatics and came to Geneva about 4 months a go.we were looking for apartment through our agent for last 4 months and finally found one .


we singed agreement last month 15 th and settled all the payments with our agents commission.we did nt move to it as we are waiting for our new furnitures.


Today we got a letter from regie saying there will be a major construction going to start in the building which is going to build another two floors on the top .and not to use balcony.construction going to be there for 18 months.


they did n t inform any of these things when we visit the house or when we sing the agreement.


If they inform us about this we never get in to this agreement as we don t want have problems with sound,dust and other dificulties.


I feel regie and agent have cheated us by hidding those important information .What we can do for this matter please.

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We are diplomatics and came to Geneva about 4 months a go.we were looking for apartment through our agent for last 4 months and finally found one .


we singed agreement last month 15 th and settled all the payments with our agents commission.we did nt move to it as we are waiting for our new furnitures.


Today we got a letter from regie saying there will be a major construction going to start in the building which is going to build another two floors on the top .and not to use balcony.construction going to be there for 18 months.


they did n t inform any of these things when we visit the house or when we sing the agreement.


If they inform us about this we never get in to this agreement as we don t want have problems with sound,dust and other dificulties.


I feel regie and agent have cheated us by hidding those important information .What we can do for this matter please.


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Jun 18, 2013 @ 12:36

of course. contact ASLOCA they will be able to advice you properly of your rights


 


 

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of course. contact ASLOCA they will be able to advice you properly of your rights


 


 


Maria C, Jun 18, 2013 @ 12:36
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Jun 18, 2013 @ 13:53

It is unusual to say the least. I am not a professional, so I am not sure about the legality...


Renovations have to be announced in a timely manner, even though the law in not explicit on the duration. Someone more apt in tenancy law should be able to tell you the term which is considered timely.


On Ktipp I found this:


Mieter, die den Umbau nicht akzeptieren, müssen zudem die Möglichkeit haben, noch vor Baubeginn kündigen zu können. Wichtig: Bei gekündigtem Vertrag müssen sich Mieter keine Bauarbeiten gefallen lassen.


 http://www.ktipp.ch/artikel/d/tieferer-mietzins-waehrend-des-umbaus/


(Tenants, who don't agree the renovations have the right to terminate the lease).


I haven't found the article in the law though (http://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/19110009/index.html)


I too would have felt cheated, in your situation.


So I would also contact ASLOCA or similiar institution.

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It is unusual to say the least. I am not a professional, so I am not sure about the legality...


Renovations have to be announced in a timely manner, even though the law in not explicit on the duration. Someone more apt in tenancy law should be able to tell you the term which is considered timely.


On Ktipp I found this:


Mieter, die den Umbau nicht akzeptieren, müssen zudem die Möglichkeit haben, noch vor Baubeginn kündigen zu können. Wichtig: Bei gekündigtem Vertrag müssen sich Mieter keine Bauarbeiten gefallen lassen.


 http://www.ktipp.ch/artikel/d/tieferer-mietzins-waehrend-des-umbaus/


(Tenants, who don't agree the renovations have the right to terminate the lease).


I haven't found the article in the law though (http://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/19110009/index.html)


I too would have felt cheated, in your situation.


So I would also contact ASLOCA or similiar institution.


Alan S, Jun 18, 2013 @ 13:53
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Jun 19, 2013 @ 11:23

Some (most / all ?) regies/agents are cheating all the time, not only with tenants, but also with owners.


There must be a clause somewhere on your contract for that kind of unfair situation.

As already mentioned above, try http://www.asloca.ch/asloca-gen%C3%A8ve

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Some (most / all ?) regies/agents are cheating all the time, not only with tenants, but also with owners.


There must be a clause somewhere on your contract for that kind of unfair situation.

As already mentioned above, try http://www.asloca.ch/asloca-gen%C3%A8ve


Catherine M, Jun 19, 2013 @ 11:23
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Jun 19, 2013 @ 12:25

 


Your mission/employer should also be able to help you.


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Your mission/employer should also be able to help you.


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Ritchie, Jun 19, 2013 @ 12:25
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Jun 19, 2013 @ 13:14

Hi,


I had the same case once with a regie. I pursued them because they didn't want to recognize they cheated. I won in front of the "conciliation organ". Go to ASLOCA, they will give you advices how to move. By the way, if the regie don't want to terminate the lease, you will probably need a lawer.


Good luck :)

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Hi,


I had the same case once with a regie. I pursued them because they didn't want to recognize they cheated. I won in front of the "conciliation organ". Go to ASLOCA, they will give you advices how to move. By the way, if the regie don't want to terminate the lease, you will probably need a lawer.


Good luck :)


Katia S, Jun 19, 2013 @ 13:14
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Jun 19, 2013 @ 13:29

Was the agent linked to the regie? Just curious coz I dont think the agent is going to give you your money back since they can claim they got you the apartment and the rest is between you and the regie.

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Was the agent linked to the regie? Just curious coz I dont think the agent is going to give you your money back since they can claim they got you the apartment and the rest is between you and the regie.


Marcy S, Jun 19, 2013 @ 13:29
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