Interim Rental and Urgent Termination of Temporary Contracts in Tilburg

Interim rental, regulated in Article 7:232 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), is popular in Tilburg due to the thriving student market around Tilburg University and the vibrant city centre. This short-term rental type differs from regular rental, but urgent termination applies analogously with faster procedures and less housing protection for the tenant. Subtenants in Tilburg student flats can terminate in case of serious nuisance by the main tenant, such as illegal occupancy in the Spoorzone. The landlord terminates in case of non-performance, provided it is reported without delay to the municipality. Specifically for furnished temporary contracts in the Oud-Zuid neighbourhood, it ends automatically, but an urgent reason accelerates this. The court examines more strictly due to the temporary nature; proof via WhatsApp messages or videos is crucial. Examples from Tilburg: party nuisance in a holiday home near Heuvelstraat or damage by groups of partygoers during carnival. Procedure: immediate termination plus proceedings before the district court in the Palace of Justice at Schouwburgplein if necessary. Tenants lose less protection. Costs lower due to expedited procedure. In ECLI:NL:RBROT:2023:111, the judge ruled dissolution of an interim rental in the region due to threats. Unlike main rental: no Huurcommissie, directly BW. Advice for Tilburg landlords: explicitly regulate the rental agreement with clauses on carnival nuisance. Property owners protect via deposit and local insurances. Interim rental offers flexibility for expats of ASML employees, but risks with student misuse. (218 words)