OR Art. 267a -

Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm OR:

The Swiss Code of Obligations is a central code of Swiss civil law that regulates the legal relationships between private individuals. It includes five books that cover various aspects of contract law, law of obligations and property law, including the formation, content and termination of contracts, as well as liability for breach of contract and tort. The Code of Obligations is an important code of law for business and everyday life in Switzerland, as it forms the basis for many legal relationships and contracts and has been in force since 1912, whereby it is regularly adapted to social and economic developments.

Art. 267a OR from 2025

Art. 267a Inspection of object and notification of tenant or lessee

¹ When the object is returned, the landlord or lessor must inspect its condition and immediately inform the tenant or lessee of any defects for which he is answerable.

² If the landlord or lessor fails to do so, he forfeits his claims save in respect of defects not detectable on customary inspection.

³ Where the landlord or lessor discovers such defects subsequently, he must inform the tenant or lessee immediately.