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Statutory lien of tradesmen in subcontracting

A subcontractor can register a statutory lien on your property even if you have already paid the general contractor in full. Learn how to protect yourself with the right contractual clauses.

29 May 2022Read article

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Compensation: current value or replacement value?

After an incident, the insurance company nearly always offers the current value of the damaged property. Yet Swiss law provides clear cases in which the full replacement value is owed. Understanding the difference can be worth tens of thousands of francs.

18 Jul 2021Read article

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Construction contracts: the property owner's right to have defects repaired by the contractor

The work delivered by the contractor is defective? The client has the right to free repair, a reduction in the contract price, or rejection of the work. Here is how to proceed before and after delivery.

18 Jul 2021Read article

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Construction Contract: Contractor's Delay

Is the contractor late with the construction work? Here is how to act under Swiss law: from formal notice to the three options under Art. 107 CO.

18 Jul 2021Read article

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The client's right to withhold payment of the contractor's fee

Work delivered with defects? The client may withhold the fee until repairs are completed, pursuant to Art. 82 CO. Here are the conditions, limits and practical aspects of this remedy.

18 Jul 2021Read article