Form and Deadline for Termination
Terminating a rental agreement is a step bound by specific legal requirements. To avoid misunderstandings or unnecessary mistakes, you should carefully observe the applicable deadlines and formal requirements. In this article, we explain the rules for terminating your rental contract and what you need to consider.
1. What is the notice period?
The statutory notice period is three months at the end of a month. This means:
- The termination must be received by us no later than the third working day of a month for that month to count towards the notice period.
- Example: If you submit your termination by April 3rd, the tenancy will end on June 30th.
Exceptions: If you need to move out earlier due to personal circumstances and the three-month notice period is too long, please contact us to find a solution.
2. In what form must the termination be submitted?
For the termination to be legally valid, the following formalities must be observed:
- Written form: The termination must be in writing – an email with plain text or a WhatsApp message is not sufficient!
- Signature: The termination must be signed by hand.
- Recipient: The termination must be addressed to us as the landlord.
Preferred method: You are welcome, but not required, to send us a letter by post! It is sufficient if you send the letter as a PDF via email.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt from us. If there are any errors in the form or deadline, we will inform you and ask for a corrected termination.
3. What needs to be considered after termination?
Once you have terminated your lease, there are some organizational matters to take care of:
- Schedule an inspection appointment: We will contact you in time regarding the date and process of the apartment inspection.
- Condition of the apartment: Ensure that the apartment is clean, tidy, and free of damages or defects.
- Security deposit refund: The deposit will be refunded after the apartment inspection and review for possible damages. We will inform you about this process at the appropriate time.
4. Sample termination letter
Here you will find a sample document for a properly formulated and accepted termination letter:
Conclusion
Terminating a rental agreement requires adherence to specific deadlines and the written form. By submitting a timely and correctly formulated termination, you avoid misunderstandings and ensure a smooth move-out process. Please plan ahead to avoid unnecessary complications.