Co-tenancy for Cohabiting or Registered Partners in Tilburg

In Tilburg, co-tenancy for cohabiting or registered partners provides additional protection for tenants in social housing properties managed by Woningstichting Omnia or Trivire, as well as in private sector apartments in districts such as the Spoorzone or Oud-Zuid. Partners in Tilburg automatically become co-tenants if they are registered at the same address in the Personal Records Database (BRP) with the Municipality of Tilburg and have lived together for at least two years, unless the landlord refuses on reasonable grounds, such as payment arrears. This prevents homelessness in the event of a relationship breakdown, which is particularly relevant in a city with high rental demand and waiting lists for social housing. The application process is completed via an amendment form submitted to the Tilburg landlord, accompanied by proof of shared living expenses, such as bank statements or Tilburg energy bills. Legally established under Article 7:268 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), this applies to both social and private sector rentals in Tilburg. If the landlord refuses, an appeal can be made to the Rent Tribunal in Tilburg or the surrounding area. Advantages: equal right to continue the tenancy after a breakup and inheritance protection through Tilburg notaries. Disadvantages: continued liability for rent arrears or damage.

For expats in Tilburg, often in temporary positions at ASML or the university, or in short-term relationships, consider a cohabitation agreement with a rental clause through a local notary. If children are involved, partners receive priority in the allocation of urgency declarations via the Municipality of Tilburg.

Document everything in writing, retain correspondence with the landlord, and consult the Legal Counter Tilburg for free advice. In urgent cases, such as domestic violence, the cantonal court in Breda can grant interim co-tenancy with local priority.