Cancellation and travel interruption (1) If the lessee cancels the contract before the rental period begins and without presenting a substitute lessee who enters into the contract on the same terms, the following proportionate rental fees (minus the final cleaning) are to be paid as a compensation if the effort to re-let the accommodation was unsuccessful: Cancellation -up to 49 days before the rental period begins: 10% of the rental fee -up to 35 days before the rental period begins: 30% of the rental fee -up to 21 days before the rental period begins: 60% of the rental fee -up to 14 days before the rental period begins: 90% of the rental fee otherwise (less than 14 days before the rental period begins): 100% of the rental fee At the same time, the lessor will try to find a substitute lessee. (2) The lessee may at any time provide evidence of lesser damage. (3) If the lessee has to depart early, they are still obligated to pay the full rental price. (4) The cancellation must be made in writing. The decisive date is the day on which the lessor receives the cancellation.