Interim Termination Clause in Rental Contracts Tilburg
An interim termination clause allows a rental contract in Tilburg to end earlier than the standard notice period. This provision applies to both tenants and landlords and must be clear and legally correct. Useful for unexpected life changes such as job loss or relocation.
What exactly does an interim termination clause mean?
It is a specific contractual provision that allows you to terminate the rental contract without the full three-month notice period. Typical situations in Tilburg are:
- Relocation for work elsewhere, for example to Eindhoven or Breda.
- Relationship breakdown or divorce, where one party leaves the house.
- Income reduction due to dismissal from local companies such as the municipality of Tilburg.
- Death of the principal tenant.
- Serious nuisance from neighbors or conflicts with the landlord.
The clause must be explicit and unambiguous in the contract, otherwise the regular period applies.
Legal basis for Tilburg
In the Netherlands, including Tilburg, the rules for rental are governed by the Rental Act 2015 and the Civil Code (CC). The competent court is the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg.
Important statutory provisions
- Article 7:658 CC: Standard notice period of three months for rental dwellings.
- Article 7:659 CC: Permission for interim termination via contractual agreement.
- Rental Act 2015 (art. 7:280a et seq.): Additional protection for social housing in Tilburg.
- Article 7:661 CC: Termination by letter, period starts upon receipt.
Without a clause, unilateral interim termination is not possible; adhere to the three months.
Examples from Tilburg practice
Example 1: Relocation for new job
Marie rents an apartment on Heuvelstraat in Tilburg. Due to a job in Utrecht, she activates the relocation clause and terminates with one month's notice.
Example 2: Divorce with joint tenants
Kees and Anita divorce and live in a house on Korvellaan. The relationship breakdown clause allows Kees to terminate with two months' notice; Anita continues the contract.
Example 3: Landlord sells property
Lars' landlord sells his rental property on Tuinstraat. Thanks to the clause, Lars terminates with one month's notice and looks for new accommodation in Tilburg.
Rights and obligations in Tilburg
Know your rights upon application. Contact Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 for free advice.
Tenant rights
- Faster termination with approved clause.
- Protection against unreasonable demands.
- Right to deposit refund after inspection.
Tenant obligations
- Written termination with proof.
- Leave the property in good condition.
- Pay any penalty as agreed.
Landlord rights
- Inspection for damage upon handover.
- Invoke clause for own use.
Uncertain? Go to the District Court Zeeland-West-Brabant or Juridisch Loket Tilburg for help.