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Terminating a Rental Agreement in Switzerland: Deadlines and Forms

By Flavio Peter, founder of ImmoManage · Updated November 6, 2026

Terminating a rental agreement in Switzerland is only possible at specific dates and must use the official cantonal form.

Termination dates and notice periods

  • Common dates: 31 March, 30 June or 30 September
  • Minimum notice: 3 months for residential (CO Art. 266a)

Official cantonal form is mandatory

Landlords must use the official cantonal form (CO Art. 266l). Termination by email is invalid.

Important

The official form varies by canton. Always use the form for the canton where the property is located.

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Frequently asked questions

Can tenants contest the termination? +

Yes, within 30 days of receiving the notice, for formal errors or abusive termination.

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