{"id":4610,"date":"2022-01-22T09:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-22T09:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klodzinskikancelaria.pl\/?p=4610"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:41:45","slug":"jak-napisac-wypowiedzenie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klodzinskikancelaria.pl\/en\/how-to-write-a-notice-of-termination\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a notice of termination?"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n\r\nIt is hard to find anyone who has never had anything to do with a contract at some point in their life. It is now commonplace for us to enter into contracts such as: employment contracts, loan agreements, contracts for the purchase of a house or flat or a car, tenancy agreements for a flat or house, contracts for the provision of telecommunications services, or contracts for construction works, specific-task contracts or service contracts. It would therefore seem that the concept of a contract has become firmly established in our consciousness. Nevertheless, one might wonder whether an equal awareness of the consequences arising from such a contract has taken root. Unfortunately, very few people still know how to influence the terms of a contract (even before it is concluded) in a way that safeguards their own interests as effectively as possible.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEqually problematic for some may be the question of how to terminate a contract when, for example, due to a change in circumstances, it is no longer advantageous or even necessary for us. Thus, whilst the formalities involved in concluding a contract seem to have been \u2018brought under control\u2019 to some extent, the matter of exercising the right to terminate a contract very often presents various difficulties.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nGenerally speaking, to avoid any potential unpleasant surprises associated with entering into a particular contract and the subsequent application of its provisions, appropriate steps should be taken even before signing it. Depending on the level of our involvement (particularly financial) associated with the contract, it is worth consulting its content with a professional specialising in the conclusion and termination of contracts \u2013 for example, a legal adviser.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nA signature on a contract is not merely a graphic mark, but usually entails an obligation. This means that by signing a contract, we assume both the specific rights and obligations arising from it. Consequently, on the basis of the contract, the other party may expect or require (and not infrequently also demand) a specific course of conduct from us \u2013 and this under the threat of taking legal action to enforce that conduct (or to claim damages), as well as holding us accountable for any failure to comply. In essence, therefore, it is worth (and indeed necessary) to read the contracts we sign, and to read them carefully (which is still not obvious to everyone), regardless of how trivial the matters they concern may be. As we know, sometimes standard contract templates are, in a sense, imposed on us \u2013 such as most contracts for the supply of utilities (i.e. contracts for the supply of electricity, water, etc.). These are not always rigid frameworks that cannot be modified, and if they are, for example, commercial premises lease agreement<\/a><\/strong> contains provisions with which we do not agree \u2013 you must under no circumstances sign such a contract.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nContracts of this kind usually contain errors that may even render them unlawful in their entirety, or at least some of their provisions. This is because, not infrequently, standard templates are drawn up by certain companies or institutions and remain in use for extended periods without being regularly updated to reflect the dynamic changes introduced by the legislator in the applicable legislation. Admittedly, where a contract is inconsistent with the provisions of an Act, as a general rule, the provisions of the Act usually take precedence (although this is not an unambiguous matter, as there are relatively mandatory provisions \u2013 that is, those which may be modified in contracts \u2013 and absolutely mandatory, non-modifiable provisions, as well as those in between \u2013 semi-mandatory), it is all the more important, in order to avoid unnecessary disputes later on, to \u2018flag up\u2019 such questionable provisions at this early stage of the transaction.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWe should also bear in mind that, from a legal point of view, there are no (or at least there should be no) random words in a contract. And unless we are specialists in a given field, we may not be aware of the consequences that a particular provision might entail. It is therefore worth reading contracts before signing them, not least so that we can ask questions and clarify any doubts regarding the meaning of specific phrases that are unclear (sometimes due to the use of specialist language). Of course, negotiations regarding certain contracts can be difficult. This is particularly true if we are very keen to enter into the contract, or even (for whatever reason) have to do so, whilst the other party is unwilling to take our comments on board. Nevertheless, as a party to the contract \u2013 particularly one in the (weaker) position of a consumer \u2013 we have the right to receive the expected clarifications regarding the scope and subject matter of the contract, as well as the obligations that will arise for us from it.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAs a general rule, the so-called principle of freedom of contract applies to the drafting of contracts. Under this principle, the parties to a contract may structure the legal relationship as they see fit, provided that its content or purpose does not conflict with:\r\n\r\n \r\n