Document background
The Landlord Termination Letter (Kündigungsschreiben des Vermieters) is a crucial document in German residential tenancy law, used when a landlord wishes to legally end a rental agreement. It must be drafted in accordance with the German Civil Code (BGB), particularly sections 543 and 573-573c, which govern termination requirements. The document is used in various scenarios including legitimate interest of the landlord (such as personal use), serious breach of contract by the tenant, or other legally justified grounds. It must include specific components such as clear identification of all parties, property details, explicit termination declaration, legal grounds for termination, and appropriate notice periods. The letter must be in written form with an original signature, and timing of delivery is crucial as it affects the notice period calculation.
