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An Intent to Vacate Letter is a crucial legal document used in the Swiss property rental market to formally communicate a tenant's decision to end their lease agreement. This document must be prepared in accordance with Swiss federal and cantonal laws, particularly adhering to the requirements set forth in the Swiss Code of Obligations. The letter should be used whenever a tenant plans to terminate their lease, whether at the end of the contractual period or during it, and must be sent within the required notice period (typically three months for residential properties). The Intent to Vacate Letter serves as official documentation of the termination notice and should include specific details about the property, vacation date, and arrangements for property handover. In some Swiss cantons, official forms must be used alongside or instead of a standard letter format. The document protects both parties by creating a clear record of the tenant's intention and compliance with legal notice requirements.

1. Sender Details: Full name, current address, and contact information of the tenant

2. Date: Current date when the notice is being sent

3. Recipient Details: Landlord's or property management company's full name and address

4. Property Identification: Complete address and any relevant identification numbers of the rental property being vacated

5. Formal Notice Declaration: Clear statement of intent to terminate the lease and vacate the property

6. Vacation Date: Specific date when the property will be vacated, ensuring compliance with notice periods

7. Current Lease Details: Reference to the current lease agreement including its date and any relevant contract numbers

8. Return of Keys: Proposed arrangement for returning keys and completing final handover

9. Signature: Tenant's signature and printed name