Terminate Your Lease
Create your professional lease termination letter
Terminating Your Lease in Switzerland — Legally Valid and On Time
Terminating a tenancy in Switzerland is subject to clear legal rules. Under Art. 266a CO, the statutory notice period is three months, unless otherwise agreed in the rental contract. The termination must be made in writing and demonstrably reach the landlord — ideally by registered mail. Choosing the wrong date or form risks an invalid termination with additional costs. Our form creates a legally valid termination letter in 2 minutes — with the correct deadline, complete details and legally sound wording. For tenants in all Swiss cantons, instantly downloadable as PDF and Word.
How long is the notice period?
By law it is 3 months (CO Art. 266a). The rental agreement may provide for different periods — check your contract.
Must the termination be sent by registered mail?
Yes. An oral or email termination is not valid. Use registered mail so you have proof of delivery.
What happens if I terminate too early or incorrectly?
A wrongly dated or formally defective termination is void — the tenancy continues. Our form helps you avoid such mistakes.