How can I defend myself against an unjustified termination of my lease agreement?
March 12, 2024 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Nina Koch
Dear Lawyer,
I am reaching out to you because I urgently need help. My name is Christian Brandes and I am facing a difficult situation. My landlord has terminated my lease without warning or explanation. I feel unfairly treated and do not know how to defend myself against this.
For background information: I have been living in the apartment for five years and have always adhered to all agreements in the lease. There have been no disputes or problems with the landlord. The termination came as a complete surprise to me and without any apparent reason.
The current situation is that my landlord has given me a deadline to vacate the apartment, even though I have done nothing wrong. I am very worried about my housing situation and wonder if I have the right to defend myself against this unjust termination.
My question to you is therefore: What legal steps can I take to defend myself against the termination of my lease? Are there ways to challenge the termination or obtain an extension of the deadline? I do not want to lose my home and am willing to do everything in my power to defend my rights as a tenant.
I ask for your support and thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Christian Brandes
Dear Mr. Brandes,
Thank you for your inquiry and your trust. I am sorry to hear that you have found yourself in such a difficult situation. As a tenant, you have certain rights that allow you to defend yourself against an unjustified termination. In your case, it seems that your landlord has terminated the lease without apparent reason and without prior notice, which is indeed illegal.
First of all, it is important to check whether the termination was done correctly according to formal requirements. The landlord must comply with certain legal regulations, such as observing the notice period and stating reasons for the termination. If this is not the case, the termination could already be invalid for formal reasons.
If the termination is formally correct, you could still try to challenge it. There are various options available, depending on the circumstances of the individual case. For example, you could try to negotiate with your landlord and find a mutually agreeable solution. If this is not possible, you could also take legal action, such as filing a lawsuit with the relevant court to declare the termination invalid.
It is also important to note that as a tenant, you have the right to reasonable deadlines to find a new apartment and move. If your landlord has given you a very short deadline, you could try to obtain an extension of this deadline, for example by seeking advice from a tenant rights advisor or a lawyer.
In any case, I strongly advise you to contact a specialized lawyer in tenancy law as soon as possible to assess your rights and legal options. A lawyer can help you analyze the situation, take legal action, and represent your interests in court.
I hope this information helps you and wish you success in asserting your rights as a tenant.
Sincerely,
Nina Koch
Attorney at Law
