Document background
The End of Tenancy Form is a crucial document used in Swiss property management to formally document the condition and status of a rental property when a tenant moves out. Required under Swiss tenancy law, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations and VMWG regulations, this document serves as an official record of the property's condition, cataloging any damages beyond normal wear and tear, confirming the return of keys, recording final utility readings, and verifying cleaning status. The form is essential for determining the return of security deposits and resolving any potential disputes between landlords and departing tenants. It must be completed in the presence of both parties (or their representatives) and often requires photographic documentation and detailed room-by-room assessments. In bilingual cantons, the document typically needs to be provided in multiple languages.
