Eviction Protection for Tenants in Tilburg in Case of Default

Eviction due to default (art. 7:231 DCC) requires judicial review by the district court judge in the Palace of Justice on Schouwburgstraat in Tilburg. Grounds: rent arrears (min. 3 months), serious nuisance as in densely populated neighbourhoods such as Reeshof or Oud-Zuid, or illegal use of premises. Procedure: summons via bailiff, hearing at the Oost-Brabant District Court in Tilburg, penalty payment possible up to €100 per day. Tenants have right of defence, e.g. by payment proof or informal care argument (art. 7:274), supported by local Huurteam Tilburg. During corona, a temporary deferment scheme applied, relevant for students in Piushaven. First warning mandatory for reasonableness, especially with Tilburg housing associations such as WonenBreburg. Examples: noise nuisance with police report from Tilburg-Noord. Urgent eviction only in case of danger (art. 7:236), such as fire hazard in old textile buildings. Tenant may not change locks themselves. Costs: court fee €85, bailiff fee €150+. Alternative: free mediation via Huurteam Tilburg or Woonbond Midden-Brabant. Recent Good Landlordship Act (2023) obliges landlords to screen and warn, with extra attention for expats in the Spoorzone. For expat rentals, shorter notice periods, but basic protection remains. Tips: tenants settle arrears via payment arrangement with Cordaad Welzijnswerk; landlords document reports via Tilburg Nuisance Reporting Point. After eviction: damage claim possible via Juridisch Loket Tilburg. This safeguards the balance between property rights and enjoyment of housing in the growing city. Seek free advice at Juridisch Loket on Heuvelstraat or prevent escalation with dialogue via neighbourhood mediation. (212 words)