👋 Early termination of lease by country and type of housing
Country | Type of housing | Minimum notice period | Early termination Possible? | Specific conditions |
🇫🇷 France | Coliving | 1 month | ✅ Yes | Notice via tenant space |
🇫🇷 France | Flatshare | 1 month | ✅ Yes | Notice via tenant space ⚠️ If your contract includes a joint liability clause |
🇫🇷 France | Private Apartments | 1 month | ✅ Yes | Notice via tenant space |
🇧🇪 Belgium | Coliving | 3 months | ✅ Yes | Notice via tenant space 3-month notice starting from the month following the notification |
🇧🇪 Belgium | Flatshare | 3 months | ✅ Yes | Notice via tenant space 3-month notice starting from the month following the notification |
🇧🇪 Belgium | Private Apartments | 3 months | ✅ Yes | Notice via tenant space 3-month notice starting from the month following the notification |
🇩🇪 Germany | Coliving | 1 month (after 6 months) | ✅ Yes | Notice via tenant space |
🇪🇸 Spain | Coliving | 1 month | ❌ No | Contract duration is fixed in advance |
📌 Key Takeaways
Early termination is often possible but subject to specific conditions.
Notice periods vary by country and contract type.
In joint-liability flatshares (France), you remain liable for rent until a replacement is found or for a maximum of 6 months — see the article on joint liability for more details.
Always notify your departure via your tenant space.