According to the Urban Leasing Law (LAU), in Article 27, to be able to terminate a rental contract early, there must be a breach by either party of the obligations agreed upon in the contract, giving the compliant party the right to request early termination.
Reasons to terminate a rental contract early
Both the landlord and the tenant may have valid reasons to end a rental contract early. Some of these reasons include:
Reasons for contract termination for the tenant:
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Refusal of the landlord to carry out necessary repairs: If the landlord refuses to make necessary repairs to keep the property habitable, the tenant may terminate the contract—unless the damage is attributable to the tenant.
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Disturbances affecting the use of the property: If the landlord does not allow peaceful use of the property or disturbances occur, the tenant may request contract termination.
It should be noted that in a seasonal rental, the tenant cannot terminate the contract at their discretion. They must respect the agreed term and, if changes are needed, communicate and negotiate with the landlord.
In general, ending a rental contract can be due to various causes affecting both the landlord and the tenant. However, it is always recommended to seek an amicable solution and reach an agreement before resorting to legal termination.
How does DFLAT avoid early termination of a rental contract?
We work with human resources departments of high-profile companies and business schools to offer corporate housing and partments. This helps maintain a low cancellation rate and a high re-occupancy rate.
Can the landlord have reasons?
Obviously, yes. In general, and very briefly, these include:
- Non-payment of rent
- Damage to the property or unauthorized modifications
- Disturbing or illegal activities
- Unauthorized subletting or assignment
In general, any breach of the contract.