In the canton of Obwalden, 31 March, 30 June and 30 September are the customary dates. Termination dates stated in the lease take precedence over customary dates. The notice period for flats is at least three months (Art. 266c CO).
| Area | Dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entire canton | 31.03. · 30.06. · 30.09. | According to consistent market overviews; we found no official cantonal list. |
The termination dates in your lease always take precedence. For flats the notice period is at least three months (Art. 266c OR).
For a lease in Sarnen without its own termination dates, our calculator currently works with 31.03. · 30.06. · 30.09. The next reachable date: send the request by 26.12.2026, and the lower rent applies from 01.04.2027.
Obwalden cantonal conciliation authority
One cantonal conciliation authority in Sarnen covers the whole canton. For disputes over residential and commercial leases it is composed on a parity basis: a chair and one representative each of the landlord and tenant organisations. Conciliation proceedings in tenancy matters are free of charge (Art. 113 CPC).
Official information and addresses
Tenants have 30 days to file after a refusal or after the landlord's 30-day answer window has passed (Art. 270a para. 2 OR). See what to do if the landlord refuses.
For individual advice: Mieterinnen- und Mieterverband Luzern, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Uri
Obwalden has no tenants' association section of its own; the Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Uri section covers it.
Applies to e.g. Sarnen, Kerns, Alpnach, Sachseln, Engelberg.
Compiled with care from the sources listed; customary dates can vary locally. No legal advice.