Tips and tricks

To facilitate living in a shared apartment, it’s always advisable to organize yourself. Discuss with your mates who cleans what and when. It’s easy to hang a sheet of paper on the fridge door so everyone is reminded of their duties.
Try to be organized about the garbage. Collect waste separately: waste paper and carton, as well as normal garbage bags are collected at different times in the month (for the specific schedule check the disposing plan in your apartment), glass and PET have to be brought to special containers, which are distributed all over the city.
Clean up after eating, so the dishes and pans are ready for the next user.
Switch off electric appliances and lamps when not in use.
Keep in mind not to waste water, because that could mean higher costs of rent.
Whenever having a party in the apartment, make sure, people help to clean up before leaving or clean up yourself the next day, so you don’t annoy your roommates.
Keep in mind that in Switzerland after 10pm too much noise can result in a police complaint.
Don’t leave your personal stuff all around the living room as this is annoying for your roommates.
Take off your shoes whenever you’re in the apartment, store them nicely.
Do not place shoes and other personal stuff as well as garbage in the hallway and staircase.
It’s strictly forbidden to smoke!!