Rights and Obligations Following Termination of Tenancy for Urgent Reasons in Zoetermeer

Following a successful termination of tenancy for urgent reasons in Zoetermeer, rights and obligations shift immediately. The tenant must vacate the property and leave it in its original condition, in accordance with Article 7:229 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Outstanding rent and damages will be claimed through a bailiff. The landlord may not carry out the eviction themselves; a bailiff is mandatory to prevent domestic violence or nuisance, particularly in residential areas such as Rokkeveen or Seghwaert. Tenants in Zoetermeer are entitled to the return of their deposit minus any damages. In the event of eviction, a four-week postponement applies if the property is the primary residence. Disputes regarding the final settlement are referred to the Rent Tribunal or the subdistrict court in The Hague. Landlords must report vacancy to the Municipality of Zoetermeer via the Housing Desk. Note: Termination of the tenancy does not terminate ongoing contracts, such as service charges or owners' association (VvE) contributions for flats on Oostwaalweg. In crisis situations, the Municipality of Zoetermeer provides emergency shelter via the Social Team or Samen Doen centres. Case law, such as ECLI:NL:HR:2021:789, and local court rulings emphasise proportionality; excessive claims in Zoetermeer are dismissed. Tenants may apply for special assistance at the Zoetermeer Social Services Desk. Document everything for debt collection via GGN or bailiffs operating in the region. This phase requires careful settlement to avoid new disputes with the Zoetermeer Rent Tribunal. Consult the Zoetermeer Housing Policy 2023 for additional rules on urgency and protected housing.