- Tenant’s special right of termination
- Landlord’s special right of termination
- Termination of electricity and gas contract
- When can I cancel my household insurance?
- When can I terminate phone and internet contract?
- When can I cancel my mobile phone contract?
- Further notices when moving
A special termination of the tenancy agreement is only possible in specific and strictly defined cases. However, many people who are moving may wish to terminate their electricity or mobile phone contract. This applies if they can no longer, or only to a limited extent, obtain services under these contracts at their new place of residence. While everyone has probably heard of a special right of termination in the event of a move, when does it apply and what are the obstacles?
Tenant’s special right of termination
In order to terminate the tenancy agreement, the tenant must have important and verifiable reasons. Such reasons include the relocation of a tenant to another place of employment, provided that the tenant could not foresee this tenancy agreement and could not take this into account in his life planning. Major and sudden health handicaps and disabilities also justify a special termination. For example, the residential value is considerably affected if steps or narrow passages make it difficult to use a wheelchair. Special termination of the tenancy agreement is also possible in the case of serious defects in the flat.
Landlord’s special right of termination
The requirements for special termination are also high for the landlord. high. In most cases, a delay in payment is the reason for termination of the rental agreement. If the tenant continues not to pay the rent despite being given a deadline, the landlord may terminate the tenancy within 30 days. If a tenant continuously disturbs the rest of the house or steals from other tenants, the landlord may also terminate the tenancy with 30 days’ notice. The landlord may terminate the tenancy without notice if the tenant intentionally damages the flat severely, for example by fire.
Termination of electricity and gas contract
When tenants are moving, they often use the opportunity to change their energy supplier. However, before terminating the contract with the provider, the consumer should check which contractual conditions they have agreed to. As a general rule, the supplier contract is valid until the agreed end of the contract. This applies if the energy supplier is also able to provide the full range of services at the new place of residence. The consumer has a special right of termination only if the new place of residence is outside the supplier’s service area or if a move results in a price increase.
When can I cancel my household insurance?
If there is an increase or decrease in the size of the household belongings as a result of the move, the insurance should be adjusted accordingly. A change in the household belongings is not a reason for special termination. If two people move in together, there are often two insurance policies. You can either cancel the household insurance policy with the lower sum or the last one you took out. Special termination of the insurance is often possible in the event of a permanent move abroad.
When can I terminate phone and internet contract?
When moving house, many people are therefore interested in changing their provider at the same time. However, a move does not automatically result in a special right to terminate the landline contract. The decisive factor is whether the provider can offer the same quality of internet contracts or other services at the new place of residence. Only if this is not the case or if the move would result in a price increase, the consumer has a special right of termination. To avoid unpleasant surprises, you should contact your telecommunications provider well in advance of your move.
When can I cancel my mobile phone contract?
If after a move you find that you have no mobile phone reception at your new place of residence, you would want to end your mobile phone contract as soon as possible. After all, if you are living in area which has no coverage, you can’t do much with your contract. As opposed to the landline contract, the customer does not have a special right to terminate the contract for a mobile phone. He can continue to use his smartphone – even if not within his own four walls. Complete network coverage is not guaranteed by any provider. Even if you move abroad, the special termination might not be approved. After all, modern mobile phones can still be used in many countries, although at higher prices. However, many mobile phone providers are accommodating and agree to an early termination of the mobile phone contract.
Further notices when moving
Most contracts with a fixed term can be used from any place of residence. However, the person moving should keep an eye on all location-linked contracts. A one-year contract at a fitness centre is a waste of money if the nearest fitness centre is too far away or the studio was only located at the old place of residence. The same applies to a contract with a sports club or a dance school. In all these cases, the first step should be to contact the provider directly and seek a mutually agreeable solution. Special termination is often not an option, but most providers are concerned about their good reputation and know the value of keeping it. Word of goodwill spreads quickly – and the person moving benefits from this as well.
