Major Repairs versus Service Costs in Tilburg Distinguished

In Tilburg, major repairs do not fall under chargeable service costs, but under the responsibility of the landlord (Article 7:206 BW). This includes structural maintenance such as roof replacement in older buildings in the Oud-Zuid neighbourhood, central heating system upgrades in energy label C homes around the Spoorzone, or foundation repairs in the historic city centre, with costs exceeding €1,000 per intervention. Service costs in Tilburg rental properties are limited to minor maintenance, cleaning of common areas in apartment buildings on Doctor Deelenstraat, and daily management. Landlords such as housing associations WonenBreburg or Zayaz may not pass on major maintenance via service charges; this is unlawful and is strictly monitored by the municipality. Tenants can challenge this with the Huurcommissie in Tilburg, which assesses against the 'good landlord' standard with attention to local MJOPs (Multi-Year Maintenance Plans) of housing associations. Evidence with inspection reports from the municipality of Tilburg or quote comparisons from local contractors. If distinguished, the landlord pays, and the tenant does not have to pay an advance. Disputes escalate to the subdistrict court in the Oost-Brabant District Court in Tilburg, with penalty payment risk. Rental agreements in Tilburg often specify lists of minor versus major maintenance, fitting the new construction projects around Pieter Vreedeplein. Check the MJOP for planned work in your area. For new builds in the Tuinstadwijk, 10 years of indivisible maintenance applies. Tenants with purchase options in housing association properties sometimes claim partially via municipal pilots. Consult legal advice at Kader Rechtswinkel Tilburg if in doubt. This way, you correctly separate costs, comply with Tilburg rental rules, and pay only your share. (312 words)