Kündigungsfristen
Kündigungsfristen are legally mandated notice periods that must be observed when terminating a contract, most commonly an employment or rental agreement. These periods are designed to provide a reasonable timeframe for all parties involved to make necessary adjustments. For employment contracts, statutory notice periods are outlined in German Civil Code (BGB) and can vary depending on the length of employment. Employers generally have longer notice periods than employees. Collective bargaining agreements or individual employment contracts may stipulate different, often more favorable, notice periods.
In rental agreements, Kündigungsfristen also exist to protect both landlord and tenant. Tenants typically have a