Cancellation and Early Termination of Stay 1) If the tenant cancels (terminates) the contract before the start of the rental period without naming a substitute tenant who enters into the contract under the same terms, the following proportional rents (excluding final cleaning) are to be paid as compensation, taking into account the saved expenses, provided that re-renting is not possible: Cancellation -up to 42 days before the start of the rental: Free of charge -up to 35 days before the start of the rental: 30% of the rental price -up to 21 days before the start of the rental: 60% of the rental price -up to 14 days before the start of the rental: 90% of the rental price -otherwise (later than 14 days before the start of the rental) 100% of the rental price. Nevertheless, the landlord will attempt to re-rent the property. The tenant can always prove that the damage incurred was less. 2) If the tenant terminates the stay early, they remain obligated to pay the full rental price. 3) A cancellation or termination can only be made in writing. The date of receipt by the landlord is decisive.