Hi Folks,

Just a quick question.

As many of us looking for renting an apartment is tricky, specially in ZH. This would be the 3rd time I do it in Switzerland. However, I was always accessing apartments which they were empty already, where now I have the option (I hope) to be a "nachmieter" (next tenant) for somebody.

About the topic I have a few questions that I hope and appreciate ver very much if someone can clarify for me:

• Does the current tenant need to do the same cleaning as if the apartment would be returned to the landlord, or is something different?
• Is there any protocol checked before the rental contract changes?
• How this process runs? Is there a new contract or is it retained with the old renter and I am not in any paper?

In advance, a bazillion thanks! :beer:
Cheers!
F

I think, the process and the protocol will be the same, because if the next tenant, moves out, he needs a protocol aswell.
In your case, old and new tenant will meet the landlord at the same time.

Ok, so in fact is actually starting a new rental contract from the beginning...

Good to know.

Thanks BlackBird

When we have done this (several times), the old tenant signed off separately. Once we had agreed in advance to take over some old fittings so they did not need to be removed.
We then signed the new agreement -have learned to go through this with a fine toothcomb, especially with regard to condition of the flat -any blemishes should be noted, otherwise you may be held responsible when you leave.