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Ground for Termination under Rental Law: Your Rights in Tilburg

A **ground for termination** under the rental law is crucial for valid termination in Tilburg. Learn the valid grounds and protect your rights as tenant or landlord.

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Ground for Termination under Rental Law: Your Rights and Obligations in Tilburg

A **ground for termination** under the rental law forms the legal basis to terminate a tenancy agreement, for both landlords and tenants in Tilburg. Without a valid ground, the termination fails. The Rental Act 2024 (Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code) provides strict rules to prevent abuse. Knowledge of these rules helps avoid conflicts at the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100 in Tilburg.

What does a ground for termination entail?

A **ground for termination** is a specific statutory condition for termination of the tenancy, regulated in Book 7 DCC. This protects vulnerable tenants in areas such as Tilburg, but also allows landlords under strict conditions. The type of tenancy – residential property or commercial premises – determines the options.

Grounds for termination vary by party: landlord or tenant. In Tilburg, tenancy disputes are handled by the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.

Overview of Grounds for Termination

Party Examples of Grounds Statutory Reference
Landlord
  • Own occupation (art. 7:290 DCC)
  • Arrears of rent (art. 7:291 DCC)
  • Nuisance or breach (art. 7:292 DCC)
  • Renovation/works (art. 7:293 DCC)
  • Family use (art. 7:290 DCC)
 Book 7 DCC
Tenant
  • Personal circumstances (art. 7:294 DCC)
  • Death of tenant (art. 7:295 DCC)
  • Urgent relocation (art. 7:296 DCC)
  • Breach by landlord (art. 7:297 DCC)
 Book 7 DCC

Tip for Tilburg: If in doubt, consult the Legal Aid Office Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 for free advice.

Specific Grounds for Landlords

Landlords in Tilburg can terminate based on clearly defined reasons from the law. Here are the essentials:

1. Own Use (art. 7:290 DCC)

For own occupation or that of family members (child, partner). Proof is required; judges in Tilburg scrutinize authenticity strictly.

Example: Your child wants to move into your Tilburg rental property? Invoke own use, supported by a notarial declaration.

2. Non-Payment (art. 7:291 DCC)

In case of rent arrears of at least 3 months, after demand and procedure. Tenants in need should start at the Legal Aid Office.

Example: Tenant is 4 months in arrears? Offer payment plan and litigate if necessary at the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant.

3. Urgent Own Interest (art. 7:294 DCC)

Landlord must demonstrate that continuation seriously prejudices them, such as in case of neglect.

Rights of Tenants in Tilburg

Tenants have strong protection. Termination requires judicial review. In case of unjustified termination: defend via District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.

Help in Tilburg

  • Legal Aid Office: Spoorlaan 364, Tilburg – Free consultation hours.
  • District Court: Wilhelminapark 100 – Tenancy hearings.
  • Tenants' Team: Local tenants' organizations for advice.

Termination Procedure

Send registered termination letter specifying the ground. Tenant refuses? Proceed to the cantonal judge. In Tilburg, this proceeds efficiently via the aforementioned court.