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The Lease To Purchase Contract is a specialized agreement used in Swiss property transactions where parties wish to combine a lease arrangement with a future purchase option. This document is particularly relevant when tenants require time to arrange financing or assess the property's suitability before committing to a purchase, or when property owners prefer a gradual sale process. The agreement must comply with Swiss federal and cantonal laws, including the Swiss Code of Obligations, cantonal property regulations, and where applicable, Lex Koller for foreign buyers. It typically includes detailed provisions for rental payments, maintenance responsibilities, option exercise conditions, and purchase price calculations, often with rent credits applying toward the final purchase price. This type of contract is commonly used in both residential and commercial property transactions throughout Switzerland.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord/seller and tenant/buyer, including full legal names, addresses, and any relevant registration numbers

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including property description and parties' intention to enter into a lease-to-purchase arrangement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including Property, Lease Period, Purchase Option, Option Price, etc.

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the property, including address, land register details, and included fixtures and fittings

5. Lease Terms: Rental amount, payment terms, duration of lease, and standard tenant obligations

6. Purchase Option Terms: Details of the purchase option, including option price, exercise period, and mechanism for exercising the option

7. Rent Credit: Specification of any rent payments to be credited towards the purchase price

8. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for property maintenance during the lease period

9. Insurance and Risk: Requirements for insurance coverage and allocation of risk during the lease period

10. Exercise of Purchase Option: Process and requirements for exercising the purchase option

11. Property Transfer: Procedures and requirements for transferring property ownership upon exercise of the option

12. Termination: Circumstances and procedures for termination of the agreement

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law application and jurisdiction