Document background
The Informal Rental Agreement serves as a streamlined alternative to more complex lease agreements in Switzerland, while still maintaining compliance with federal and cantonal rental laws. This document type is particularly useful for straightforward rental arrangements where parties prefer a more accessible format, such as private residential lettings, short-term rentals, or simple commercial leases. While informal in nature, it incorporates all essential elements required by the Swiss Code of Obligations, including clear specifications of parties' rights and obligations, rental terms, and termination conditions. The agreement should be used when a full-scale formal lease might be unnecessarily complex, but where parties still need a written record of their rental arrangement that would stand up to legal scrutiny.
