{"id":492,"date":"2024-01-01T23:10:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T23:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/?p=492"},"modified":"2026-03-28T06:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T06:02:16","slug":"einen-mietvertrag-kundigen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/01\/einen-mietvertrag-kundigen\/","title":{"rendered":"Einen Mietvertrag k\u00fcndigen"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\">How to Terminate Your Rental Contract in Germany<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Giving up an apartment in Germany involves more than just handing over the keys. You must follow specific legal steps and use the correct formal language. This guide will walk you through the process of a <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"205\">Mietvertragsk\u00fcndigung<\/b> (lease termination) with helpful German-English translations.<\/p>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\">1. Understanding the Notice Period (K\u00fcndigungsfrist)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">In Germany, the standard statutory notice period for tenants is usually <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"72\">three months<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tip:<\/b> Always check your specific contract (<i data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">Mietvertrag<\/i>), as some may have different agreements.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Key Phrase:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">Die K\u00fcndigungsfrist einhalten<\/i> (To adhere to the notice period).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\">2. The Written Requirement (Schriftform)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">A common mistake is thinking an email or WhatsApp message is enough. According to German law (\u00a7 568 BGB), a notice of termination <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">must be in writing<\/b> and have a handwritten signature.<\/p>\r\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\r\n<li>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pro-Tip:<\/b> Send your letter via <b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">Einschreiben<\/b> (registered mail) so you have proof that your landlord received it.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"12\">3. Your Formal K\u00fcndigungsschreiben (Template)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Here is a B1-level friendly template you can use. Fill in the bracketed information with your details.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">German Template:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Betreff: K\u00fcndigung meines Mietvertrages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1\">Sehr geehrte(r) Frau\/Herr [Name des Vermieters],<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2\">hiermit k\u00fcndige ich meinen Mietvertrag f\u00fcr die Wohnung in der [Adresse der Wohnung] fristgerecht zum [Datum, an dem du ausziehst].<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,3\">Bitte best\u00e4tigen Sie mir den Erhalt dieser K\u00fcndigung und das Ende des Mietverh\u00e4ltnisses schriftlich.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,4\">Vielen Dank f\u00fcr das angenehme Mietverh\u00e4ltnis.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,5\">Mit freundlichen Gr\u00fc\u00dfen<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,6\">[Dein Name &amp; Unterschrift]<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">English Translation:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\">\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject: Termination of my rental contract<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,1\">Dear Ms.\/Mr. [Landlord&#8217;s Name],<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,2\">I hereby terminate my rental contract for the apartment at [Address] in due time as of [Date you are moving out].<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,3\">Please confirm the receipt of this termination and the end of the tenancy in writing.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,4\">Thank you for the pleasant tenancy.<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,5\">Best regards,<\/p>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,6\">[Your Name &amp; Signature]<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"19\">Important Vocabulary for Tenants<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20\">Boost your B1 vocabulary with these essential terms:<\/p>\r\n<table data-path-to-node=\"21\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>German Term<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>English Translation<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Der Mietvertrag<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,1,1,0\">The rental contract<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Die K\u00fcndigung<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,2,1,0\">The termination\/notice<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fristgerecht<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,3,1,0\">Within the deadline (in due time)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Die Kaution<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,4,1,0\">The security deposit<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Das \u00dcbergabeprotokoll<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,5,1,0\">The handover protocol\/inspection report<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Die Nebenkosten<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,6,1,0\">Utility\/additional costs<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"22\">FAQ: Do I need a reason?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">Unlike the landlord, a tenant in Germany generally <b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">does not<\/b> need a specific reason to end a standard open-ended lease, provided they respect the three-month notice period. However, if you need to leave sooner (<i data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"210\">Au\u00dferordentliche K\u00fcndigung<\/i>), you would need a valid legal reason, such as a job transfer to a distant city.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1808\" src=\"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Einen-Mietvertrag-kundigen-300x164.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Einen-Mietvertrag-kundigen-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Einen-Mietvertrag-kundigen-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Einen-Mietvertrag-kundigen-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/nur-deutsch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Einen-Mietvertrag-kundigen.png 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Terminate Your Rental Contract in Germany Giving up an apartment in Germany involves more than just handing over the keys. You must follow specific legal steps and use the correct formal language. This guide will walk you through the process of a Mietvertragsk\u00fcndigung (lease termination) with helpful German-English translations. 1. 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