OR Art. 483 -

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. 483 OR from 2025

Art. 483 Warehouse keeper’s duty of safe-keeping

¹ A warehouse keeper has the same duty of care in relation to stored goods as a commission agent.

² Where feasible, he must inform the bailor of any changes in the condition of the goods that call for further measures.

³ He must allow the bailor to inspect the goods and to take test samples during business hours and to take measures necessary to preserve the goods at any time.