Temporary Rental Agreements and Automatic Extension in Tilburg

In Tilburg, temporary residential rental agreements may last a maximum of two years (Article 7:232 of the Dutch Civil Code) and do not automatically extend unless explicitly stipulated in writing. Upon termination, parties adhere to shorter notice periods than those applicable to fixed-term contracts. However, a landlord in Tilburg may not terminate the agreement prematurely without urgent cause, such as vacancy in the Spoorzone area or maintenance of historic buildings around the Heuvel. Tenants often benefit from tacit continuation rights if the property remains suitable for habitation in districts like Oud-Zuid or Reeshof. To prevent disputes, written documentation is mandatory, particularly given the strict enforcement of tenant protection by the Municipality of Tilburg. Sham constructions, such as the misuse of temporary contracts for student housing near Tilburg University, are converted into fixed-term agreements by the courts. This distinguishes temporary from fixed-term rentals in Tilburg, where grounds for termination are stricter due to local pressure on the housing market and policies promoting affordable rent in growing neighborhoods such as the Binnenstad.