Document background
The Notice To Give Tenants To Vacate (Kündigungsschreiben) is a crucial document in German property law, used when a landlord needs to formally end a tenancy agreement. This document must be drafted in strict compliance with the German Civil Code (BGB), particularly sections §568-§573, which govern residential and commercial tenancies. The notice must include specific elements such as the clear identification of all parties, the property details, explicit termination statement, and legally valid grounds for termination. It's essential that the notice adheres to mandatory notice periods and includes all required information to be legally effective. The document is typically used in situations where the landlord has legitimate reasons for termination such as personal use, economic utilization, or substantial breach of contract by the tenant. Given the strong tenant protection laws in Germany, this document must be carefully prepared to ensure legal validity and enforceability.
