Termination of Rental Agreement in Tilburg: Grounds and Procedure for Tenants

In Tilburg, as a tenant, you can have the rental agreement terminated under specific circumstances, especially in cases of serious defects in homes in neighbourhoods such as the Reeshof or Oud-Zuid. Think of moisture problems in older buildings or negligence by landlords such as WonenBreburg. This article discusses the statutory grounds and steps, with local points of attention.

Statutory grounds for termination in Tilburg

According to Article 7:231 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), the district court in Tilburg may terminate the rental agreement if performance is impossible, such as in uninhabitable situations due to mould or leaks in typical Tilburg terraced houses. Urgent own use by the landlord (Article 7:274 BW) is possible, but tenants in Tilburg enjoy extra protection via the municipality's tenants' team. Report defects first at the Loket Wonen in the Stadskantoor.

Procedure at the district court in Tilburg

Start with a registered letter to your landlord, with a copy to the Juridisch Loket Tilburg. If negotiation fails? Have a bailiff serve a summons for the district court at Schouwburgstraat. The judge decides on termination, notice period and possible compensation. In Tilburg, the Tenants' Team offers free advice for your procedure.

Specific cases in Tilburg

In cases of rent arrears by the landlord or illegal subletting in student accommodations around the University, stricter rules apply. For social rental housing via housing associations such as Trivire, you can involve the Rent Tribunal for interim measures. Gather evidence such as photos of defects, municipal inspection reports and neighbour witnesses. This strengthens your case before the Tilburg judge and effectively protects your rights. (247 words)