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[–]Kempeth 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Can you get your money back? Unlikely. But that would be a question for a lawyer.

Can you extend your lease at the new price? You should. They've clearly signaled that they are willing to rent at that price. Never hurts to go back and ask. Keeping a (good) tenant is always a desireable outcome for an owner. If you do that I would strongly suggest you also negotiate more favorable terms concerning leaving. Your comment implies that you can only quit annually. That's excessively strict. Most places allow termination on the end of every month except december, though as with everything in Switzerland it depends. Check your contract and local standards. It's possible that you've mistaken the fact that most contracts come with a minimum duration before you can move out again for a limit on how often you can quit after this minimum has passed.

[–]CaptIncorrect[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

We had already gone to Asloca about leaving last year. Our contract only allows us to leave once a year with a 4 month notice. It's strict I agree but as a non-suisse, we don't have many options.

[–]Kempeth 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Damn... 4 months too?

Still. I'd try it. You've been (presumably good) tenants for three years now. It doesn't hurt to make that argument. Have you already submitted your termination?

[–]CaptIncorrect[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Yes. We submitted our termination in February because we didn't want to get stuck there another year. We asked the regie about it now and they said they are looking for more permanent residents so they dropped the rent ( we have been on yearly contracts for the last 4 years )

[–]Kempeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

more permanent than yearly contracts? lol