Your post is disgusting. Especially after OP gave his/her reason. How is that any of your business in the first place?
Nothing beats a juicy smear, innit.
I accept that you didn’t find it funny - but I did not think it was groan-worthy.
It was really meant tongue-in-cheek.
I did think that and I found your post funny. I must have a twisted mind
OP you can get away with this BUT you are essentially putting yourself at risk as you would be responsible for the whole rent together with your co-renter. And if the flat is more expensive than he can afford, well that would be a sign he may not be able to pay at some point.
So it's doable but with the possibility of ending up in trouble.
Thanks again for the useful replies.
@Kri, I'm really not worried for the financial risk. This aspect is well covered. I'm only trying to understand the regulations, or implications, when I dont register within the new gemeinde because I'm living and registered somewhere else (within same kanton).
Cheers!
I agree that such a quip can be intended in a fun way. IME it's accompanied with some sort of a friendly smiley where that applies.
It can go beyond what you may expect. You need a court verdict to get out of the contract if the co-signatory refuses to co-sign when giving notice. Just playing advocatus diaboli, it's not unheard of for people to change once the romance is over.
I think you need to register with the commune, making sure you do so with this as your secondary home. However that may be very difficult to get accepted as a co-signatory, usually the home is where the heart is.
Registration at gemeinde would be the last of worries. I'd say what matters is the rental contract.
Let's assume you put your name and your documents in the application. Friend is not even mentioned in the rental contract when you get the apartment keys. You're very smart and you got what you wanted.
Time passes, one day your friend and you might have a disagreement. Friend calls the police and uses the keyword violence . Police arrives, friend says I LIVE HERE and from that point, law is on the side of your friend. You might be at risk of expulsion from the apartment the contract says you're renting. The keyword violence triggers interesting things: police will ask neighbors, call for witnesses, check mail and shop deliveries...
Of course, the period of minimum duration of the rental contract will finish one day, and you write to landlord to end the contract. But, until that day arrives, you might liable for rent for a place you might not be able to visit anymore.
In general terms, it's very difficult to kick out someone from an apartment. Don't put yourself in a position where you might have the need to do this.