Cap. 604 Art. 9Notice of termination of long private residential leases by lessor. 

(1) A private residential lease shall cease to have effect upon the expiration of its term, whether such term is conventional, legal or judicial, provided that the lessor gives notice to the lessee at least three (3) months before by registered letter:

Provided that for the purpose of proving the fulfilment of his obligation under sub-article (1), it shall be sufficient for the lessor to provide evidence that the registered letter has been sent within the stipulated time, and to the correct address.

(2) If the lessor does not serve the lessee with a notice of termination within the specified time, the private residential lease shall be deemed to have been renewed for a further period of one (1) year:

Provided that in the absence of a notice of termination by the lessor, the lease shall continue to be renewed.

(3) This article shall not be applicable for short private residential leases.

(4) If the lessor does not serve the lessee with a notice of termination within the specified time, but the lessee still decides to terminate the agreement on the date stipulated in the agreement, he shall give notice to the lessor at least one (1) month before by registered letter:

Provided that for the purpose of proving the fulfilment of his obligation in accordance with this sub-article, it shall be sufficient for the lessee to provide evidence that the registered letter has been sent within the stipulated time and to the correct address:

Provided further that in the case that the lessee terminates the agreement in accordance with sub-article (5), the lessee shall receive back the amount deposited by way of security in accordance with article 6(1)(f), saving the provisions of article 11.

(5) It shall not be permissible for a lessor to give any notice of termination with the aim of terminating the agreement before the period imposed by the law or stipulated in the agreement, saving for the provisions of articles 1573 and 1574 of the Civil Code.