Document background
The Tenant Notice To Vacate is a crucial document in Swiss tenancy law, required when a tenant wishes to formally end their lease agreement. Under Swiss law, particularly the Code of Obligations (Articles 266-266g), specific requirements must be met regarding notice periods, timing, and form. The document must typically be submitted using official cantonal forms and provide at least three months' notice for residential properties, ending on a customary termination date. This notice serves multiple purposes: it formally declares the tenant's intention to end the tenancy, provides necessary information for the landlord to prepare for the property's return, and initiates the process for final inspection and security deposit return. The document must include specific details such as property identification, termination date, and forwarding address, while also complying with cantonal regulations and federal data protection laws.
