What deadlines apply to a regular termination of the lease agreement?
December 4, 2023 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Oliver Hentschel
Dear lawyer specializing in tenancy law,
I am reaching out to you as I am uncertain about the deadlines for a regular termination of my lease agreement and would like to have more clarity. The current situation is as follows: I am a tenant of an apartment in a multi-family house and am planning to terminate my lease agreement as I intend to move to another city. However, I am unsure if I have to comply with the legal deadlines and if there are any special regulations in my lease agreement.
My concerns are that I do not want to unintentionally get into a legal dispute with my landlord if I do not adhere to the termination deadlines. Additionally, I want to ensure that I take all necessary steps correctly to avoid any problems related to the termination.
Therefore, my specific question to you is: What are the deadlines for a regular termination of my lease agreement and what steps do I need to follow to carry out the termination effectively? Are there any particularities that I should consider in my individual case?
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Best regards,
Katrin Endres
Dear Mrs. Endres,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the regular termination of your lease agreement. I understand your concerns and would like to provide you with clarity so that you can carry out the termination in a legally secure manner.
In general, the legal notice periods according to § 573c BGB apply when terminating a lease agreement. The notice period is usually three months to the end of the month if the tenancy has lasted longer than five years. If the tenancy has been shorter than five years, the notice period is extended accordingly. It is important to note that the termination must be made in writing and should be sent to the landlord within the deadline.
However, in your individual case, there may also be special regulations in your lease agreement that deviate from the legal requirements. Therefore, it would be advisable to carefully review your lease agreement to check if specific notice periods are specified. If you are unsure, you can consult a specialist lawyer in tenancy law to have a thorough examination conducted.
To carry out the termination effectively, you should ensure that the termination is made in writing, that the legal or contractually agreed notice periods are adhered to, and that the termination is sent to the landlord within the deadline. It may also be useful to send the termination by registered mail to be able to prove receipt.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, I am at your disposal. It is important to avoid potential issues related to the termination and to be legally protected.
I hope this information is helpful to you and wish you success in the regular termination of your lease agreement.
Best regards,
Oliver Hentschel
Lawyer specializing in tenancy law
