In the case of rent arrears in the unregulated sector in Tilburg, the landlord can claim dissolution and eviction via the district court judge of the District Court of East Brabant, Breda location. First, he warns in writing with a payment restoration period of 14 days. If payment remains outstanding, a writ of summons follows. Grounds: rent at least three months overdue or repeated arrears, as often occurs in Tilburg neighbourhoods such as Oud-Zuid or Het Zand.
Tenants can defend themselves with proof of payment, problems with rent allowance via the Tax Authorities or defects in the property such as damp in older Tilburg buildings. The judge weighs reasonableness and fairness; during corona periods, leniency applied via national schemes. The procedure costs €85 in court registry fees, and the tenant pays the procedural costs if they lose. Urgent eviction is possible in case of acute danger, for example in the case of nuisance in the Spoorzone.
Prevention: propose a payment arrangement and engage Woonbedrijf Tilburg or Huurteam Tilburg for mediation. The Good Landlordship Act obliges landlords to act reasonably. In 2023, evictions in Tilburg decreased by 25% thanks to efforts by the Juridisch Loket Tilburg and debt counselling at ContourdeTwern. Seek free help at the Juridisch Loket in Heuvelstraat or via Woonbond Midden-Brabant. (218 words)