Renting a flat in Liechtenstein: notices, deposit, defects and rent

For landlords of a flat in Liechtenstein who deal with their tenant in English: the written out-of-court notice. It contains what § 1090 Art. 47 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code (ABGB) requires — the let property and the date on which the notice takes effect — with three months' notice to the end of a month (Art. 39), and, for a family home, names the tenant's spouse or registered partner, who must be served a second signed copy separately (Art. 49); otherwise the notice is void (Art. 50). Print, sign and send by registered post. This English version is for your understanding. If it goes to a Liechtenstein authority or court, send the German version: they work in German only.

For landlords of a flat in Liechtenstein who deal with their tenant in English: the written, reasoned notice of a rent increase under § 1090 Art. 59 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code (ABGB), with the current and new rent, the date on which the increase takes effect and the reasons under Art. 56. It must reach the tenant at least 14 days before the notice period begins and must not threaten or give notice, or the increase is void; it names the tenant's four weeks to challenge it (Art. 62). Print, sign and send by registered post. This English version is for your understanding. If it goes to a Liechtenstein authority or court, send the German version: they work in German only.

For landlords and tenants in Liechtenstein, on moving in or moving out: the record both fill in and sign together when the flat is handed over — meter readings, keys, the condition of each room, defects found and work agreed; on moving in, whether the tenant has seen the previous return record (§ 1090 Art. 7 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB); and the landlord's duty to check and report defects at once on return (Art. 52). Print two copies and sign at the walk-through. This English version is for your understanding. If it goes to a Liechtenstein authority or court, send the German version: they work in German only.

For tenants in Liechtenstein who have moved out: the letter asking for the rent deposit back (§ 1090 Art. 14 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB). You choose the addressee: the landlord, asked to give the bank consent to release it, or the bank itself once a year has passed since the lease ended without the landlord bringing a claim in court. It gives the bank, account, amount, your IBAN and a date for the reply. Print, sign and send by registered post. This English version is for your understanding. If it goes to a Liechtenstein authority or court, send the German version: they work in German only.

For tenants in Liechtenstein with defects in their flat: the written notice of defects to the landlord or the agency. It describes the defects, sets a reasonable deadline to repair them (§ 1090 Art. 20, 21 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB), asks for a rent reduction from the time the landlord knew of them (Art. 23) and can warn that future rent will be deposited with the court (Art. 25). Print, sign, enclose photos and send by registered post. This English version is for your understanding. If it goes to a Liechtenstein authority or court, send the German version: they work in German only.

For tenants of a flat in Liechtenstein who deal with their landlord in English: the written notice ending the lease (§ 1090 Art. 47 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB), with three months' notice to the end of a month or the lease's longer period (Art. 37, 39), and for the next possible date if the chosen one is missed. It has lines for every tenant and for the express written consent of a spouse or registered partner where the flat is the family home (Art. 48). Print, sign, and send by registered post or hand over against a receipt. This English version is for your understanding. If it goes to a Liechtenstein authority or court, send the German version: they work in German only.

For tenants in Liechtenstein with defects in their flat: the written notice of defects to the landlord or the agency. It describes the defects, sets a reasonable deadline to repair them (§ 1090 Art. 20, 21 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB), asks for a rent reduction from the time the landlord knew of them (Art. 23) and can warn that future rent will be deposited with the court (Art. 25). Disputes go to the Princely Court of Justice (Landgericht); there is no conciliation step as in Switzerland. Print, sign, enclose photos and send by registered post. In German.

For landlords of a flat in Liechtenstein: the written, reasoned notice of a rent increase under § 1090 Art. 59 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code (ABGB), with the current and the new rent, the date on which the increase takes effect and the reasons under Art. 56. It must reach the tenant at least 14 days before the notice period begins and must not threaten or give notice, or the increase is void. It names the four weeks in which the tenant can challenge it at the Landgericht (Art. 62). Print, sign and send by registered post. In German.

For tenants of a flat in Liechtenstein: the written notice to the landlord or the agency (§ 1090 Art. 47 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB), with three months' notice to the end of a month or the lease's longer period (Art. 37, 39), and for the next possible date if the chosen one is missed. Liechtenstein has no local termination dates like the Swiss cantons. It has lines for every tenant and for the express written consent of a spouse or registered partner where the flat is the family home (Art. 48). Print, sign, and send by registered post or hand over against a receipt. In German.

For tenants in Liechtenstein who have moved out: the letter asking for the rent deposit back (§ 1090 Art. 14 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB). You choose the addressee: the landlord, who is asked to give the bank consent to release it, or the bank itself once a year has passed since the lease ended without the landlord bringing a claim in court. It gives the bank, account, amount, your IBAN and a date for the reply. Print, sign and send by registered post. In German.

For landlords and tenants in Liechtenstein, on moving in or moving out: the record both fill in and sign together when the flat is handed over. It notes meter readings, keys, the condition of each room, defects found and work agreed; on moving in, whether the tenant has seen the previous return record (§ 1090 Art. 7 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code, ABGB); and it reminds the landlord to check and report defects at once on return (Art. 52). Print two copies and sign at the walk-through. In German.

For landlords of a flat in Liechtenstein: the written out-of-court notice to the tenant. It contains what § 1090 Art. 47 of the Liechtenstein Civil Code (ABGB) requires — the let property and the date on which the notice takes effect — with three months' notice to the end of a month (Art. 39), and, for a family home, names the tenant's spouse or registered partner, who must be served a second signed copy separately (Art. 49); otherwise the notice is void (Art. 50). No prescribed form exists. Print, sign and send by registered post. In German.