Termination of Lease Agreement for Commercial Space in Tilburg

The termination of a lease agreement for commercial space in Tilburg follows strict rules under Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), with additional attention to the vibrant city centre and shopping areas such as Heuvelstraat and Paleis-Raadhuis. Landlords in Tilburg may terminate due to urgent own use, for example for a new hospitality or retail business in the growing Spoorzone, non-extension for temporary contracts or default by the tenant. A notice period of at least one month applies, with written notice and clear motivation. Tenants in Tilburg have a six-month reflection period after termination and may claim goodwill compensation upon forced departure, particularly relevant for entrepreneurs in the textile and fashion district around Korvel. The district court judge in the District Court Oost-Brabant strictly reviews the reasonableness; own use must be concrete and necessary, such as in the redevelopment of old industrial buildings at the Haven. For shops in Tilburg, the Rent Tribunal provides additional rent protection for rent assessment, fitting the local real estate dynamics. Bankruptcy of a tenant, such as recent Tilburg retailers, leads to automatic dissolution, but trustees may transfer the contract to interested parties. Parties may agree on collective terminations for large-scale projects such as the Piushaven revitalisation. Practical advice for Tilburg: document all correspondence to avoid procedures before the local district court. These rules ensure stability in Tilburg's commercial real estate market, where entrepreneurship thrives. (248 words)