Tenants' Rights in Cases of Compulsory Termination of Tenancy in Zoetermeer

In Zoetermeer, tenants have strong statutory rights in cases of compulsory termination of tenancy, such as landlord bankruptcy or expropriation for urban projects like the expansion of the Stadstheater or Buytenwegh. The tenancy agreement automatically transfers to the new landlord (Article 7:219 DCC). In the event of eviction due to default, the landlord must first issue a warning and await a court judgment from the District Court of The Hague, which has jurisdiction for Zoetermeer. Tenants in Zoetermeer cannot simply be put out on the street; there is always an attachment-free amount to safeguard basic needs. In the case of urgent termination by the landlord, the tenant may annul the termination if the reason is not sufficiently urgent, for example, in the case of maintenance in the Seghwaert neighbourhood. Rights include the right to be heard and right of reply before the local Rent Committee in Zoetermeer and appeal options to the cantonal division judge. During crisis situations, such as corona deferral or the housing shortage in the Haaglanden region, additional protection applies via the Municipality of Zoetermeer. Document everything: correspondence, payments, and reports to the neighbourhood teams. Seek free legal assistance via Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer or Woonpunt. Unlike mutual agreement, these formal safeguards protect against unlawful conduct by landlords, as in the Rokkeveenseweg flats. Tenants can claim damages in the event of wrongful termination. The law prioritises housing security in growth cities like Zoetermeer. (212 words)