Tilburg Rental Disputes Committee: Alternative to Termination Procedure for Rental Agreement

In Tilburg, where tenants in neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid and Het Zand often struggle with high rents or property defects, the Rental Committee (article 7:251 DCC) offers a low-threshold alternative to termination of the rental agreement. Binding advice resolves price and defect disputes, with a high success rate and low threshold, ideal for the Tilburg rental market.

Procedure and binding advice in Tilburg

The Rental Committee assesses the reasonableness of the rent and the state of maintenance, specifically relevant for older buildings in Tilburg-Noord. Landlords and tenants from Tilburg report disputes within two months of discovery. In case of non-compliance, termination looms, but first there is often rent reduction or repair obligation. This saves time and costs compared to a procedure before the sub-district court in Den Bosch.

Advantages and limitations for Tilburg tenants

Perfect for rent arrears due to defects in Tilburg rental properties; tenants receive waiver or adjustment. Not suitable for nuisance complaints, such as neighbour disputes in the Spoorzone. Decisions are directly enforceable with enforcement order via the bailiff.

Practice in Tilburg and region: approximately 70% of rental disputes are resolved without court intervention, supported by local welfare organisations such as Woonbond Tilburg.