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There are few people who stay in the same place all their lives. In life, we are all constantly looking for ways to make life better, more beautiful and more comfortable. And it is no different when looking for an apartment. Everyone has their own ideas about a dream apartment, but the search for the perfect match is often a path full of challenges and can sometimes be exhausting. The better informed you are, the easier the path will be. When looking for an apartment, there is one important thing that you as a tenant should consider when moving out of the old apartment: The notice of termination.

In an ideal world, you wouldn't give notice until the day you move, but unfortunately that's not how it works in reality. We from the Schwalbe moving company tell you what you should consider when evicting your apartment so that you are not confronted with unpleasant situations and put one at the bottom Apartment notice template to disposal. So, let's go!

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The termination of the apartment: on what should you pay attention?

There is some things that you have to consider when evicting an apartment: the notice period and timely notice, the correct form of notice and the return of the apartment.

notice of termination deadline

One apartment notice period refers to the period between the official notice of termination and the eventual termination of the contract. The main objective of this period is to provide both tenants and landlords with an opportunity to prepare for the termination of the contract. This gives the landlord enough time to find a new tenant.

Tip: Calculate the latest by when you have to give notice in order to avoid having to pay rent twice!

According to tenancy law, there are two types of termination: ordinary termination with due notice and extraordinary termination without notice.

Ordinary notice of termination in due time: deadline

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In the case of an ordinary termination of residence, the following generally applies a notice period of three months, no matter how long you live in the apartment. However, it is also possible that you have agreed a shorter period with the landlord. You should make sure that you give notice no later than the third working day of the month (Saturdays included) and inform your landlord. In this case, this current month counts towards the notice period.

Would you like e.g. For example, if you cancel by December 31st, the letter of cancellation should have reached the landlord by October 3rd. However, if the letter does not reach the landlord until October 4th, then you have missed the notice period. Then the termination is postponed by one month and you have to pay twice for another month, in this example until January. So always send the notice of termination in good time.

And what happens if I want to move out earlier? Then at least you are the tenant of your old apartment have to pay rent until the end of the notice period. So no matter whether you want to move out earlier or not, someone will have to pay the rest of the rent. In this case, it is a good idea to suggest a subtenant or new tenant to the landlord. He can, but does not have to, accept this offer. An exception is probably if the landlord hands over the apartment to another tenant before the end of the contract or if he completely remodels and renovates the apartment after moving out.

Danger: Exclusion of termination!

It is possible that your lease will state that you are not allowed to give notice for a certain period of time. Yes, it is actually possible that the landlord excludes termination of the apartment for a certain period of time (up to four years).. Pay attention to this when signing the rental agreement.

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Extraordinary termination without notice: deadline

With an extraordinary or immediate termination of the rental agreement, you can get out of the rental agreement more quickly, but this is only possible in exceptional cases. This means that there should be a serious reason why you cannot wait for the notice period to expire. In this case, a warning should always be given first. You can cancel earlier in the following situations:

  • The contractual agreements are not complied with.
  • The landlord enters the apartment without permission.
  • You are threatened or insulted by the landlord.
  • The landlord disturbs the peace of the house.
  • There is a health hazard.
  • There are serious deficiencies.

special notice

A special termination is only possible in a few special cases. Special notice periods apply. Have you signed a notice of termination or concluded a temporary rental agreement? Then this type of termination is very interesting for you. It applies in the following cases:

  • Refurbishment: If the landlord wants to modernize or refurbish the apartment so extensively that he will disturb you as a tenant, you can terminate the contract after the landlord has given you the appropriate notice at the end of the month after next.
  • Rent increase: If the landlord has increased the rent, you can terminate the contract after checking the increase up to the end of the month after next. The deadline is then 3 months.
  • Health hazard: Do you have mold or dilapidation in the house? Then the notice period is completely waived.
  • Death of a tenant: Has the friend or acquaintance with whom you lived in the apartment died? Then you can cancel within one month with a notice period of 3 months.

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The right form of termination

Would you like to give notice of your apartment? then verbal notice is not sufficient. You must inform your landlord in writing if this is the case and all tenants should have signed the termination letter themselves. Termination by telephone, SMS or e-mail is therefore not permitted. You should address the termination to all landlords and do not need to state a reason for termination. Termination by an authorized representative is also possible, provided that a signed power of attorney is enclosed. It would be good if you can prove that the landlord definitely received the notice, e.g. B. by registered mail or a third party.

notice of termination template

The moving company Schwalbe will be happy to help you with the Template for terminating your rental agreement. You can use our free pattern use.

You should do this when you return your apartment also note:

Finally, we would like to briefly mention that as a tenant, you are obliged to leave the apartment in the condition that was agreed in the rental agreement. The cosmetic repairs clause in the rental agreement states whether you need to renovate. If you have rented an entire house, a handover protocol should be drawn up in which the condition of the rooms and any damage are recorded.

 

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