Document background
The Tenant Vacate Notice is a crucial document in Swiss tenancy law, required whenever a tenant wishes to formally end their lease agreement. This document must comply with the Swiss Code of Obligations (Obligationenrecht) and relevant cantonal regulations, which specify strict requirements for form, content, and delivery. The notice must be submitted within specified timeframes, typically three months before the intended termination date for residential properties, unless otherwise stated in the lease agreement. The Tenant Vacate Notice needs to be in writing and, for residential properties, must typically use officially approved forms. For married couples or registered partnerships, separate notices may be required for each party. The document serves as legal protection for both parties and initiates the formal process of lease termination, including arrangements for property inspection and deposit return.
