Living tips
Click through our collection and discover interest tips relating to living.
Hello neighbour!
A good relationship with your neighbours will be helpful for you in all kinds of situations. For example: Your neighbour comes from Portugal. No problem, thanks to the international house rules – “Conheça seus vizinhos”.
Living together – in harmony
Thoughtfulness is the key to living together in harmony. This is why we ask all tenants to respect the quiet times and the house rules.
Moving in and moving out: Though of everything?
Moving in and out does not just mean moving furniture about. Take a look at our checklists to make sure you don’t forget any of the other things that you need to do.
Handing back the apartment: Cleaning is a must!
You have terminated your tenancy agreement, your boxes are packed and the removal van is waiting outside. All that is left to do is clean. Our checklist containing useful cleaning tips will come in handy. Be prepared well in advance – make sure you schedule sufficient time for cleaning.
Chilling on the roof terrace – but with the understanding for others
What a pleasure it is to stand on the terrace, looking out over the rooftops of Zurich and enjoying the good life. If you observe our rules for leaving the roof terrace clean and tidy after chilling out there, then everyone will be happy.
Laundry room: frustration
Has the washing machine been in use for hours? This is just one of the many conflicts between neighbours that erupt in the laundry room. It doesn’t have to be this way, as tenants should act with fairness and mutual respect, even in the laundry room.
Bed bugs – stubborn housemates
Bed bugs spread rapidly and once they are there, they are difficult to get rid of. So: Do you suspect there might be bed bugs? If so, inform Juwo immediately as it is quicker and cheaper to get rid of these stubborn housemates if they are eradicated early on.
Mould – an uninvited guest
Are there dark patches on the walls or is there a problem with the grouting in the shower? It could be as a result of mould, which can cause serious damage. Therefore, help us resolve any mould issues by promptly reporting them to us.
How to air correctly?
By airing correctly, you can avoid high levels of humidity in your apartment and also save energy. Take the time to familiarise yourself with the rules for how to air properly. Guaranteed: The rules are really easy and the climate in your rooms will be healthy and pleasant.
Safe energy and live sustainably
We at Juwo attach great importance to saving energy. Read about our tips & tricks – they support on how to save energy in your own home and increase your quality of living. With this, you can reduce your ecological footprint and contribute to a 2000Watt Society.
The basics of oil heating
As a tenant you are responsible for checking and reporting the heating oil level for the oil heating to us. Our instructions will help you read the oil level.
Connecting lamps – without causing a short circuit
Thanks to these professional instructions, you will be able to connect a lamp without the need for an electrician, and failing all else you can opt for free-standing lamps instead.
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