Regulating Subletting in Tilburg: Legal Pitfalls

In Tilburg, subletting is permitted provided the main tenant obtains explicit permission from the landlord, except in cases of temporary absence for a maximum of two years. Without this permission, there is a risk of termination of the rental contract, which the municipality of Tilburg enforces particularly strictly due to the tight housing market. The subletting price may not exceed the main rent unless otherwise agreed in writing. Disputes over damage or non-payment are common in student neighborhoods such as Heyhoef or around Tilburg University: the main tenant remains fully liable to the landlord. Always conclude a written sublease agreement with clear arrangements regarding duration, price, responsibilities, and house rules. If income from subletting is offset, you must comply with the Good Landlordship Act, which is actively monitored in Tilburg. Landlords in the municipality can prohibit subletting if there is a risk of vacancy fraud or nuisance in neighborhoods such as Westermarkt. For room rentals under the Room Rental Regulation (maximum of 5 bedrooms), stricter Tilburg rules apply, such as a permit for more than 2 rooms and an obligation to report to the municipality. Disputes are ideally resolved through mediation at the Legal Counter Tilburg or the cantonal court in the palace on Gasthuisstraat. Check the subtenant's creditworthiness via the BKR (Credit Registration Office) and consider a right of pledge on household effects. Specifically in Tilburg: pay attention to the Housing Ordinance, which limits room occupancy to prevent nuisance. All of this prevents legal nightmares, safeguards your rental income, and keeps you compliant with local Tilburg regulations.