Housing Assistant Switzerland
Fast help for your rental dossier, notice, replacement tenant, subletting, move-in and handover.
Find the right checklist or explanation for your housing situation in a few seconds. Free, easy to understand and focused on everyday renting in Switzerland.
For tenants, flatshare residents and expats in Switzerland.
Matching topics for your housing situation
15 free topics with checklists, FAQ and clear next steps.
Create a Swiss rental dossier
Which documents you need and how to structure your dossier cleanly.
Write a rental application
How to write a short, personal cover letter for your application.
Flatshare room application Switzerland
How to introduce yourself clearly and likeably to the flatshare and the management.
Debt collection register extract
Why the extract matters and when you need it for your application.
Rental deposit Switzerland
Bank deposit or insurance: the key differences explained simply.
Terminating a flat lease Switzerland
What to watch out for regarding notice period, form and sending.
Moving out early
How to prepare your move-out and propose suitable replacement tenants properly.
Replacement tenant listing Switzerland
How to write your listing clearly and prepare viewings better.
Subletting Switzerland
What you should clarify and put in writing before subletting.
Flatshare house rules template
Which rules make living together in a flatshare easier.
Move-in checklist Switzerland
What to prepare before the key handover, deposit and registration.
Apartment handover protocol
How to document condition, photos and open points cleanly.
Reporting defects in the flat
How to report defects in a structured way and document the communication.
Understanding the utility bill
Which points you should roughly check and when professional help makes sense.
Finding a flat as an expat or student
What matters when you are new to Switzerland and still missing some documents.
What you get for free
Use the housing assistant to quickly find matching topics, checklists and next steps. Free to use and without sign-up.
Three steps to your answer
Step 1: Pick your concern
Use the search bar, quick chips or the navigator, all paths lead to your matching topic.
Step 2: Open the matching topic
Every detail page shows you a short explanation, common mistakes and a practical checklist.
Step 3: Use the checklist
Go through the next steps directly in your browser or print out the checklist.
Frequently asked questions about the housing assistant
The most important questions about use, costs and the legal classification.
This content is for practical guidance and does not replace legal advice. For binding legal information, please contact a qualified specialist office, a conciliation authority or the tenants' association.
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