Tenants' Rights During Renovation or Reconstruction in Tilburg

In Tilburg, a landlord may temporarily terminate the tenancy for eviction in case of renovation or reconstruction, but tenants in the municipality enjoy strong statutory protection. Pursuant to Article 7:220 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), the landlord must offer alternative accommodation, such as a temporary rental property in neighbourhoods like Oud-Zuid or the Reeshof, or pay compensation. During the works, the tenant does not bear the full rent costs; often a discount applies. Procedure: the landlord sends a written notice with a detailed renovation plan and at least three months' notice period. In Tilburg, where the housing association TBL is responsible for many properties, the tenant may refuse termination if the renovation proves not to be necessary; the sub-district judge in the Oost-Brabant District Court tests for reasonableness. Example: in the renovation of an apartment complex in the Tuinstadwijk, tenants receive temporary housing via the municipality or two months' rent reduction plus moving cost compensation. Upon completion, there is a right of return to the original property at the old rent price, unless agreement to an increase. In case of demolition in Tilburg problem areas such as the Westerhoek, a transition compensation is mandatory, often supplemented by municipal support. Tenants with a medical indication, such as respiratory complaints due to moisture in old Tilburg flats, regularly block terminations. Local organisations such as Huurteam Tilburg and Woonbond offer free advice. These rules prevent forced relocation without compensation and align with Tilburg's housing shortage policy, which encourages maintenance. Check the plan with the municipality of Tilburg for feasibility and subsidies from the Wmo fund. (248 words)