Rights and Obligations of Co-Tenants Among Themselves in Tilburg

In Tilburg, co-tenants have equal rights and obligations towards the landlord, but conflicts may arise among them due to joint liability. Each co-tenant is entitled to use the entire rented property, such as an apartment in the Het Zand district or a student house near Tilburg University, but must contribute to the rent, service charges, and utilities. In the event of non-payment by one co-tenant, the others are jointly and severally liable to the landlord, as is the case with major Tilburg housing corporations like Woonbedrijf or Sint Joseph. This often leads to internal disputes over cost settlements. It is advisable to draw up a mutual agreement regarding the division of costs and house rules, for example, for the use of the communal bicycle storage in a flat on Korvellaan. This agreement does not bind the landlord but helps maintain harmony. In case of damage to the property, such as in a typical Tilburg townhouse, all co-tenants are responsible unless someone proves otherwise. If a co-tenant leaves, for instance due to a move to Breda, the consent of all co-tenants and the landlord is required; otherwise, the departing tenant remains liable for the remaining rental period. In Tilburg, nuisance, such as noise disturbance during Carnival, may result in the landlord issuing warnings or even termination via the local Rent Commission. In cases of inheritance or registered partnership, the tenancy status changes automatically. Always check the tenancy agreement and Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek, BW), and take into account Tilburg’s rules regarding urgency declarations for emergency housing. For specific advice on co-tenancy in the region, consult a local tenants' association or hire a mediator via the Legal Counter Tilburg to prevent conflicts.