Federal Act on the Amendment of the Swiss Civil Code (OR) Art. 289

Zusammenfassung der 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. 289 OR from 2024

Art. 289 Renovations and modifications I. By the lessor

¹ The lessor may renovate or modify the object only where conscionable for the lessee and the usufructuary lease has not been terminated.

² In carrying out such works, the lessor must give due consideration to the lessee’s interests; the provisions on leases in Title 8 (Art. 259d and Art. 259e) apply mutatis mutandis to any claims of the lessee for reduction of the rent and for damages.