Termination letter
short-term lease
Termination of a short-term lease
A short-term lease (1, 2 or 3 years) is concluded for a fixed term, but can be terminated under certain conditions. This model enables you to notify your decision to the lessor, while respecting the notice period and indemnities stipulated by regional legislation.
Since 2018, the rules have been slightly different in Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia, but in all three regions, the tenant can terminate a short-term lease under certain conditions.
You can copy the text below and personalize it with your own information. You can also download free ready-to-fill versions in Word or PDF format, available further down the page. 
Tenant information
[Tenant’s first and last name]
[Full address]
[Postcode, town]
Telephone: ……………………………………….
E-mail: ……………………………………………
Lessor information
[Lessor’s first and last name]
[Full address]
[Postal code, Town]
Telephone: ……………………………………….
E-mail: ……………………………………………
………………………….., ……/……/……….
Subject: Termination of short-term lease – end-of-lease notification
Dear Sir/Madam,
I refer to our lease contract of [duration of the lease] relating to the dwelling located at [adresse complète du bien loué] signed on ……/……/…… and taking effect on ……/……/…… .
In accordance with the legal provisions applicable to short-term leases, I hereby inform you of my decision to terminate the lease. The three-month notice period will begin on the first day of the month following receipt of this letter.
In accordance with the law, I will pay an indemnity equivalent to one month’s rent, due to the early termination of the lease.
I will therefore leave the property by at the latest. [date de départ prévue] after completing the inventory of fixtures and returning the keys.
Yours sincerely
[Signature]
Downloads in Word or PDF format
⬇️ Download the short-term lease termination letter in Word format (.docx)
⬇️ Download the short-term lease termination letter in PDF format (.pdf)
Tips for using this model
- Send the letter by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt: the notice period begins on the 1ᵉʳ day of the month following receipt. For example, if you send the letter on February 15, the notice period runs from 1ᵉʳ to March 31. You will have to vacate the apartment by March 31 at the latest.
- Compensation: if you leave early, you may be required to pay compensation of one month’s rent.
- Inventory of fixtures: schedule this at the end of the notice period at the latest, before handing over the keys.
- Proof: keep the acknowledgement of receipt of the letter in case of dispute.
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Other useful letter templates
- 9-year lease termination letter
- Rental guarantee return request letter
- Checklist for inventory of fixtures
