Artisan Romandie

Guides in English

Practical guides for English speakers living in French-speaking Switzerland — tenancy rules, costs, and how to deal with local tradespeople.

Artisan Romandie is a French-language platform for the Swiss Romandie market. These guides are written in English; the directory itself is in French, and artisans who also work in English carry a Parle anglais badge. Voir tous nos articles en français.
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Rental repairs in Switzerland: who pays for what?

Minor repairs, maintenance, the move-out inspection: what Swiss tenancy law actually says (CO art. 259), how the joint depreciation schedule works, and how to avoid a dispute — for tenants, landlords and managing agents in French-speaking Switzerland.