Document background
The Notice By Landlord To Tenant is a crucial document in German residential tenancy law, used when a landlord wishes to terminate a residential lease agreement. This document must be drafted in strict compliance with the German Civil Code (BGB), particularly sections 568-573c, which govern residential lease terminations. The notice must be provided in writing with an original signature and must clearly state the grounds for termination, which can include legitimate personal use, economic reasons, or tenant breach of contract. The document must include specific notice periods based on the length of tenancy and must acknowledge tenant protection rights. It's essential to note that German law provides strong tenant protections, and landlords must have legitimate interests (berechtigtes Interesse) to terminate a lease. The notice must include all legally required information and be served properly to be valid under German law.
