Swiss Code of Obligations · CO Art. 266a ff.

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How do I correctly terminate my lease?

Follow these four steps to terminate your lease in a legally secure way.

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Terminate in writing

In Switzerland, a lease termination must always be made in writing. Verbal terminations are invalid.

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Observe the notice period

Comply with the contractual or statutory notice period – typically 3 months.

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Send by registered mail

Send your termination by registered letter so you have proof of receipt.

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All tenants must sign

If multiple persons are listed on the lease, all must sign the termination.

Different notice periods apply depending on the type of contract. Here are the key deadlines.

Contract type	Notice period	Deadlines
Apartment (open-ended)	3 months	Customary local dates (usually 31 Mar / 30 Jun / 30 Sep)
Furnished room	2 weeks	End of each month
Commercial premises	6 months	Customary local dates
Fixed-term contract	No ordinary termination	Ends automatically at contract expiry
Early termination	30 days (replacement tenant)	Any time with an acceptable replacement tenant

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