Can I use Modero to collect overdue rents?

Yes, that is certainly possible. Modero has the expertise to unburden you.

Before taking legal action, we recommend that you a conciliation procedure before the justice of the peace to start up. This is a free and non-mandatory procedure that you request from the registry of the peace court in the canton where the rental property is located. You and your tenant will then be summoned to the justice of the peace who will try to reconcile you. If that does not work (or one of the parties does not appear), you will still have to take further legal action.

This procedure can be initiated in two ways.

• By petition: you submit this yourself to the clerk of the peace court where the building is located. This is faster and cheaper. Modero can help you with this.
• By subpoena: you can use Modero to officially sue the tenant. We ensure a correct claim and serve the verdict as soon as the judge decides.

If the judgment states that the tenant must leave, it follows an eviction at the earliest one month after service, unless the court or parties jointly determine a different period.

If you fear that the tenant will leave the building without paying, you can also property seizure are placed on the contents.

In addition, Modero can also:

• Follow up current rents and warn the tenant amicably.

• Use all known contact channels to find a solution after all.

Tip: since 2014, there has been a rental guarantee fund that protects landlords against loss due to default (up to €2,700 or three months' rent). Connection costs €75 per contract.

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