Termination of rental agreement
Termination of the rental agreement
By the tenant
Give a notice in writing by registered post. No need to state the grounds for termination
If married or in a registered partnership, the notice letter has to be signed by both partners otherwise it is not valid
The notice period for rented housing is minimum three months (OR, Art.266c)
If the rental agreement doesn´t state specific dates when notice can be given then the usual rules in your canton apply.
Don´t forget to terminate in writing a parking spot or garage box if you rent one with the apt.
Sample letter – giving notice on time => “Ordentliche Kündigung”
If you want to leave your apartment before the end of the specified notice period
You have to find and forward a future tenant to your landlord or management company
The person must be solvent, willing to take over the rental agreement under the same conditions and be accepted by the landlord.
The landlord has up to 30 days to assess whether the new tenant meets the terms of the rental agreement
Important! You are held responsible for the rent and you are legally bind by the existing rental agreement until a future tenant signs new rental agreement
Samples letter – early termination => “Ausserterminliche Kündigung”
Termination of rental agreement by the landlord
A tenancy agreement may be terminated also by the landlord. The termination is valid if:
Tenants is notified about the termination by using an official form authorized by the canton
If you are married or in a registered partnership, the notice letter is only valid if it is addressed and sent separately to both partners.
Tenants have the right to know the reasons for termination
Agreed notice periods and termination dates must be respected
The law protects tenants against wrongful termination.
If you have any doubts, queries or need any assistance with writing a termination letter, please contact us at info@easy-relocation.ch to consult next steps.
