In Zoetermeer, a termination procedure due to tenant nuisance is initiated at the sub-district court of the District Court of The Hague, Zoetermeer location. Serve a writ of summons via the bailiff, with costs around €85. Gather solid evidence such as complaint letters to the landlord, a detailed logbook of incidents, witness statements from neighbours in neighbourhoods such as Rokkehage or Seghwaert, and medical reports on sleep disorders due to noise. The judge assesses whether the nuisance impedes the enjoyment of the rented property (art. 7:270 DCC) and whether the landlord failed to enforce despite reports to the neighbourhood teams of the municipality of Zoetermeer.
Request summary proceedings in case of acute danger, such as repeated intimidation or extreme noise nuisance from flats on Oostwaalweg. The landlord may defend, for example with proof of its own warnings or cooperation with the neighbourhood police officer. If granted, termination follows with retroactive effect, plus compensation for double rent or moving costs. The procedure usually takes 3-6 months, with an appeal period of 3 months after judgment.
Tenants with an income under €28,000 pay no court fee. Consider an interim measure for temporary accommodation via the municipality. Contact the Rent Team Zoetermeer or the Legal Counter at the Town Hall on Markt; pro bono advice is available via the Council for Legal Aid. Alternative: mediation via the Rent Tribunal or a complaint to the neighbourhood council. In urgent need, you can request suspension of rent payment.
Success depends on the strength of your evidence; judges in The Hague often order termination in cases of prolonged nuisance without intervention, such as nightly racket in Zoetermeer's high-rise buildings. After termination, seek new housing via Woonlinie or the urgent waiting list at the municipality; the landlord sometimes pays agency or moving costs. Continue paying rent until the judgment to prevent forced eviction via the bailiff. Also report serious nuisance to the Zoetermeer neighbourhood teams for swift intervention. (312 words)