Termination of a Lease Agreement in Slovakia

First, check your rental agreement. Find out whether it was concluded for a fixed or indefinite term and what termination conditions are specified in it.

Under the Slovak Civil Code, an ordinary apartment rental agreement can be terminated by a written agreement between the parties or by written notice. Under the standard rule, the notice period is 3 months and begins on the first day of the month following the month in which the notice is received.

Short-term rentals are governed by a separate law with different rules, so the specific terms of your rental agreement are particularly important.

Do not rely solely on messages sent through a messenger app. If written notice is required, prepare it in accordance with the rental agreement and make sure you have proof that the landlord received it. Keep a copy of the document and evidence of its delivery.

If you do not want to wait until the notice period expires, you can negotiate an early termination of the rental agreement with the landlord by mutual consent. In this case, both parties can agree on a specific termination date. Try to reach a compromise in advance, for example, by offering to help find a new tenant.

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