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This Multiple Tenant Lease Agreement is essential for situations where multiple individuals or entities jointly lease a residential or commercial property in Switzerland. The document is structured to comply with Swiss federal and cantonal laws, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations (Articles 253-274) and relevant housing ordinances. It addresses key aspects such as joint and several liability among tenants, rent payment obligations, security deposit arrangements, maintenance responsibilities, and termination procedures. The agreement is particularly relevant for shared living arrangements, student housing, or business partnerships, and includes specific provisions for common area usage, utility cost allocation, and dispute resolution. The document incorporates mandatory Swiss legal requirements regarding rent control, tenant protections, and formal notification procedures, while clearly defining the relationships between multiple tenants and the landlord.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord and all tenants, including full legal names, addresses, and contact details

2. Background: Context of the lease arrangement, property description, and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including Swiss legal terminology

4. Property Details: Detailed description of the leased property, including address, size, room count, and included fixtures/fittings

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the lease, start date, and any initial term requirements

6. Rent and Payment Terms: Rent amount, payment schedule, method of payment, and indexation provisions as per Swiss law

7. Security Deposit: Details of the required security deposit and its management in accordance with Swiss regulations

8. Joint and Several Liability: Provisions establishing the joint and several liability of multiple tenants

9. Use of Property: Permitted use of the property, occupancy rules, and restrictions

10. Utilities and Ancillary Costs: Allocation of utility costs and other ancillary charges (Nebenkosten)

11. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for maintenance, repairs, and renovations

12. Insurance Requirements: Required insurance coverage for both landlord and tenants

13. Access and Inspection: Landlord's rights of access and inspection procedures

14. Alterations and Improvements: Rules regarding modifications to the property

15. Assignment and Subletting: Conditions for assignment and subletting of the property

16. Termination: Termination conditions, notice periods, and procedures as per Swiss law

17. Return of Property: Conditions for property return and final inspection procedures

18. Notices: Format and procedure for official communications between parties

19. Governing Law: Confirmation of Swiss law application and jurisdiction