Document background
The Notice to Quit by Landlord (Kündigung durch den Vermieter) is a crucial document in German property law, used when a landlord wishes to legally terminate a rental agreement. This document must be drafted in strict compliance with the German Civil Code (BGB), which provides strong protection for tenants' rights. The notice must include specific components such as clear identification of the rental property, unambiguous termination declaration, and legally valid grounds for termination. The document is particularly significant as German law requires landlords to demonstrate legitimate interest (berechtigtes Interesse) for termination, such as personal use, economic reasons, or tenant breach of obligations. Notice periods vary based on the duration of tenancy, and the document must account for these statutory requirements. The notice must be properly served to the tenant and maintain compliance with all formal requirements to be legally effective.
