The procedure for termination of tenancy due to urgent reason in Tilburg
Written notice, summons to the Tilburg district court and evidence such as police reports form the core. Expedited process for acute danger in neighbourhoods like Reeshof. (24 words)
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Arslan AdvocatenLegal Editorial
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The procedure for termination of tenancy on urgent grounds in Tilburg begins with written notice to the tenant, preferably by registered mail, in which the facts and urgent reason are extensively described. Article 7:279 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) obliges the landlord to give notice without delay, within a reasonable term after discovery of the issue. In Tilburg, where tenants often live in densely populated neighbourhoods such as the Reeshof or Oud-Zuid, this is crucial in cases of nuisance such as noise disturbance or intimidation. No response or improvement? Then a summons follows to the district court judge of the East Brabant District Court, Tilburg section. The judge balances the tenant's housing interest with the landlord's rights, taking into account local factors such as the tight housing market in Tilburg. Evidence is essential: photos of damage, police reports from the Tilburg police, witness statements from neighbours or reports via the neighbourhood teams. In cases of acute danger, such as domestic violence in social housing, an expedited procedure with interim relief can be requested from the preliminary relief judge. After a favourable judgment, execution follows via the bailiff; eviction can be realised within weeks. Tenants may defend themselves with counter-pressure, such as evidence of liveable conditions. Costs: court fee around €85, lawyer optional but recommended via the Juridisch Loket Tilburg. Appeal period: 4 weeks at the Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch. Practical example: in a recent case at the Tilburg district court (anonymised), dissolution was granted after documented nuisance involving drugs in an apartment building on Doctor Deelenstraat, supported by neighbourhood watch reports. Landlords must first demonstrate alternatives such as formal warnings via the municipality of Tilburg. An incorrect notice risks damage claims. For Tilburg tenants and landlords: engage a local tenancy law specialist, such as via Huurteam Tilburg, for maximum success. (248 words)