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The End Rental Agreement Notice is a critical document used in German property law to formally terminate a rental relationship between landlord and tenant. It must be drafted in accordance with the German Civil Code (BGB), particularly adhering to §568 regarding form requirements and §573c regarding notice periods. This document is required whenever a party wishes to end a rental agreement, whether it's a residential or commercial lease. The notice must contain specific elements to be legally valid, including clear identification of the rental property, explicit termination declaration, and the intended end date. It serves as legal protection for both parties and initiates the formal process of ending the tenancy, including property handover and final settlements. The document's format and content requirements differ slightly depending on whether it's issued by the landlord or tenant, and whether it's for a residential or commercial property.
