Court ruling
BGH VIII ZR 154/04
23.11.2005
Landmark
Automatic translation. Summaries and explanations may contain errors — the binding text is the German original.
Summary
A standard-form termination waiver — whether unilateral or mutual — is generally void under § 307 BGB for unreasonably disadvantaging the tenant if its duration exceeds four years.
What it means for you
Standard-form termination waivers exceeding four years are void; thereafter the tenant may terminate ordinarily.
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