Landlord's Repair Obligation versus Tenant in Zoetermeer

Art. 7:213 DCC places minor repairs (approx. €8.07/day, 2024) on the tenant in Zoetermeer, major on the landlord. Minor jobs: replacing lamps or sockets in a terraced house in Zoetermeer; major: roof leak in the polders or defective central heating boiler in a flat on Oostwaal. Tenants in Zoetermeer must report defects to the landlord in writing in a timely manner, otherwise they risk liability. Landlord must remedy within a reasonable term, otherwise the tenant may intervene themselves and recover costs (art. 7:215 DCC). In case of vacancy in Zoetermeer, the landlord assumes all maintenance. Local Rent Committee South Holland assesses urgency of defects, often faster due to proximity of the regional office in The Hague. Example: a worn kitchen faucet in a rental property near Stadionplein is a minor repair for the tenant. Checklist for Zoetermeer tenants: make a protocol of the report with photos and date. The Good Landlordship Act obliges landlords to respond within max. 14 days, supported by local inspections by the municipality of Zoetermeer. No 'do-it-yourself' for complex work such as sewerage without permission, especially not in older neighborhoods like Palenstein. Service cost subscriptions with Zoetermeer housing associations such as Vidomes clearly separate responsibilities. In homeowners' associations (VvE) in flats around Zoetermeer-Zuid station: joint costs for lifts or roofs. Sanction: rent reduction up to 100% for prolonged defect, such as moisture problems due to polder groundwater. Proof via email trail or app from the landlord. This encourages good maintenance and prevents neglect in the growing city. Consult the inspection report at the start of the tenancy via the municipality of Zoetermeer. This keeps your rental property habitable and relationships harmonious. (248 words)