Consequences of Termination of Rental Agreement in Tilburg: Eviction and Damages

Following a successful termination claim under article 7:231 DCC, immediate consequences take effect in Tilburg. The tenancy agreement ends retroactively, but the tenant remains liable for rent until actual eviction. Crucial is article 7:268 DCC, which requires a separate eviction procedure, specifically at the Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant, Breda branch, which has jurisdiction over Tilburg matters.

Eviction Procedure in Tilburg

The landlord must order eviction via the bailiff, often through a local court registry in Tilburg or Breda. In case of opposition, the judge can intervene swiftly via the sub-district court. Urgent eviction is possible in cases of risk to the housing stock in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid or the Spoorzone, but requires an expedited procedure at the Rechtbank. Tenants risk coercive measures, fines and even police intervention for non-compliance, in accordance with local enforcement by the municipality of Tilburg.

Financial Repercussions for Tenants and Landlords in Tilburg

The landlord can claim rent arrears, damage to the property and procedural costs, including court fees at the Breda court. Tenants must pay outstanding amounts, but in cases of moderate fault, the judge may order mitigation, taking into account Tilburg social housing rules via housing corporation Tiwos. Landlords lose rent protection in cases of repeated violations, especially in busy student areas around Tilburg University.

Practical example in Tilburg: For rent arrears of three months in an apartment on Heuvelstraat, termination plus eviction often follows within weeks, with a claim for double rent as damages, as recently ruled by the sub-district court in similar cases.