kündbar

Kündbar is a German adjective that describes whether a contract, agreement, or obligation can be terminated by one of the parties under defined conditions. The term is commonly used in legal, business, and administrative contexts to indicate the potential for ending a relationship or arrangement through a termination process.

In contract law, whether something is kündbar depends on statutory rules and on what the contract itself provides. A contract described as kündbar can usually be terminated by giving the required notice or by invoking a termination for cause (außerordentliche Kündigung). Conversely, a contract that is unkündbar or said to be unkündbares Verhältnis is not ordinarily terminable, though termination can still occur under exceptional circumstances, mutual consent, or upon termination of a fixed term at its expiry.

Different types of agreements illustrate the concept:

- Employment contracts are typically kündbar under agreed notice periods, with variations based on the governing law and the length of service.

- Residential leases are generally terminable by both landlord and tenant, subject to statutory notice periods and any contractually agreed terms or restrictions.

- Service or supply contracts may be kündbar if they include termination clauses or are terminable for cause; fixed-term contracts are often not kündbar before the term ends unless an early termination clause exists.

Kündbarkeit is often summarized in contract overviews to convey the ease or difficulty of ending the relationship. The precise rights and deadlines depend on the applicable law and the specific contract language, so exact terms should be checked in the contract and, if needed, with legal advice.