OR Art. 297a -

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. 297a OR from 2024

Art. 297a Bankruptcy of the lessee

¹ Where the lessee becomes bankrupt after taking possession of the property, the lease ends on commencement of bankruptcy proceedings.

² However, where the lessor has received sufficient security for the current year’s rent and the inventory, he must continue the lease until the end of the lease year.