Termination of Tenancy by Landlord in Zoetermeer: Grounds and Procedure

In Zoetermeer, landlords may terminate a tenancy for urgent reasons, such as rent arrears, nuisance, or serious breach of contract (Article 7:271 of the Dutch Civil Code). First, send a notice of termination with a minimum notice period of three months, adjusted in accordance with local rental market regulations in the municipality of Zoetermeer. Tenants in Zoetermeer have the right to consent; however, if they refuse, the landlord must initiate proceedings at the subdistrict court in The Hague, which has jurisdiction over this region. Key grounds for termination include the landlord’s own use, large-scale renovation, or non-payment. If approved, the tenancy ends; if refused, a judicial procedure follows, during which the court will balance the interests of both parties. Tenants may respond within two months of receiving the notice. In Zoetermeer, the court strictly assesses reasonableness, taking into account the tight housing market and long waiting lists for social housing via Woonlinie. If the termination is for the landlord’s own use, the landlord must offer alternative accommodation, often through the local urgency procedure of the municipality. Practical example: in a renovation case in the Seghwaert district, the landlord lost because no environmental permit had been applied for with the municipality of Zoetermeer. Use template letters from the Rent Tribunal or seek local assistance via the Legal Counter in Zoetermeer. Tenants with low incomes, common in buy-to-let properties around the Stadshart, often receive longer notice periods or postponements. The process protects against arbitrary termination and provides tenants in Zoetermeer with robust legal recourse. For personal advice, consult a tenancy law specialist at the Legal Counter Zoetermeer or a local lawyer specializing in regional housing.