Document background
The Flat Vacate Notice (Kündigungsschreiben) is a crucial document in German residential tenancy law, used when either a landlord or tenant wishes to terminate a residential lease agreement. It must be drafted in accordance with the German Civil Code (BGB), particularly sections §568-574, which stipulate strict requirements for form, content, and notice periods. The document is required whenever a party wishes to formally end a residential tenancy, whether it's an ordinary termination (ordentliche Kündigung) or extraordinary termination (außerordentliche Kündigung). A valid Flat Vacate Notice must include specific details about the property, parties involved, termination date, and, in case of landlord termination, legitimate reasons as defined by law. The notice periods vary depending on the length of tenancy and type of termination, making it essential to carefully consider timing when issuing this document.
