Document background
A Lease Break Letter is a formal document used to terminate a rental agreement in Austria, whether for residential or commercial properties. This document must be drafted in accordance with Austrian tenancy law (Mietrechtsgesetz) and civil code (ABGB), requiring specific content and format to be legally valid. The letter serves as official documentation of the tenant's intent to terminate the lease and must include precise details about the property, parties involved, and desired termination date. It's essential for creating a clear legal record of the termination notice and should be delivered in compliance with Austrian service of documents requirements. The document is typically used when a tenant wishes to end their lease either at the end of the agreed term or, where permitted, before the original end date.
