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Residential lease termination
Residential lease termination notice deadline calculator
If a tenant of an apartment in Kyiv or Kyiv Oblast wants to end an ordinary private tenancy, Article 825 of the Civil Code of Ukraine requires three months’ written notice. The calculator counts the period from proven receipt and stops complex or special scenarios for separate review.
Plan the notice and move-out date
Select the situation, confirm the conditions for an ordinary private lease and enter the date the landlord received written notice.
Enter the day of personal service, delivery of a registered letter or another event that can be proved.
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Preliminary calendar
For safety, count three months from proven receipt by the landlord, not merely from the date the letter was written or sent.
How the three-month notice works
Under Article 825 of the Civil Code of Ukraine, a tenant of residential premises may terminate the agreement at any time with the consent of the other persons permanently living with them, provided the landlord receives three months’ written notice.
The key practical date is not the day the letter was created, but the proven date the landlord received it. The move-out, handover of keys, property condition report, meter readings, and final settlement are best documented separately.
Calculation methodology
Preliminary planning methodology
- Special situations are excluded: state or municipal housing, rent-to-own, landlord-initiated termination, uninhabitable housing, or mutual consent.
- We check the consent of permanent co-residents, the contract condition, and proof that the notice was received.
- Add three calendar months to the date D was received, applying the corresponding-date rule.
- A cautious Saturday or Sunday extension and the departure date after the full period are shown separately.
- The result is supplemented with evidence-related caveats for handing over the keys and final settlement.
Example of an apartment in Kyiv
The tenant of an apartment in Obolon gave the owner a written notice, which the owner received and signed on May 15, 2026.
- Standard private residential lease
- Confirmed receipt date: 15.05.2026
- The agreement contains no conflicting deadline
- The other permanent household residents agreed to termination
The nominal three-month period ends on August 15, 2026, a Saturday. The calculator separately shows the cautious date of August 17 and the date after the full period, August 18.
This is a calendar estimate. The parties should agree in writing on the exact inspection time, report, keys, meter readings, deposit, and final payments.
What to prepare before ending the lease
- Lease with all appendices and notice terms.
- Written notice showing the home address, termination date, and tenant’s signature.
- Proof of receipt: signed copy, delivery notice, tracking details, and enclosure list.
- Written consent from people who permanently live with the tenant.
- Handover certificate, photos of the property’s condition, list of keys and meter readings.
- Proof of rent, utilities, and security deposit payments.
Official sources
- Civil Code of UkraineArticles 810, 811, 816, and 825 govern residential leases, written form, permanent residents, and termination.
- Civil Code of Ukraine: calculation of time limitsArticles 253–255 govern the start and end of a period and the action to be taken on its final day.
- Prepared
- The methodology was prepared by the website editorial team under Articles 253–255, 810–811, 816, and 825 of the Civil Code of Ukraine.
- Checked
- Calendar logic and scope of application reviewed by a lawyer without publishing personal data.
- Important
- The tool provides a preliminary calendar and does not replace analysis of the agreement, proof of delivery, and the actual condition of the home.
Current as of . The calculation is preliminary and depends on the documents and circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
From what date should the three months be counted?
The cautious approach is to count from the confirmed date the landlord received written notice. A draft date or dispatch alone does not prove receipt.
Can I leave earlier than three months?
Yes, if the parties agreed in writing on an earlier date or another legal ground applies. Confirm the agreement with a return act and final settlement.
Must three months’ rent automatically be paid without notice?
No. Article 825 ties this claim to whether the landlord proves it was impossible to enter into an agreement on the same terms with another person.
Is a message in a messenger app sufficient?
A written form and reliable proof of the content and receipt are required. Whether specific correspondence is suitable depends on the agreement, identification of the parties, and retained data.
What to do if the landlord does not collect the letter?
Do not substitute the dispatch date for the service date. Check the contractual notice method, postal documents, and whether additional service with a signature is possible.
Free initial consultation
Need to check the agreement and proof of service?
Submit an application if you need to arrange termination of an apartment lease in Kyiv or Kyiv Oblast, prepare notice or a return certificate, or check disputed payments.
- the calculator result can serve as a reference for a conversation
- documents, deadlines, or contract terms may change the conclusion
- briefly describe the circumstances in the form if needed