Difference between holiday rental and residential tenancy in Zoetermeer
In Zoetermeer, holiday rental falls outside the residential tenancy law (Article 7:201 DCC) and offers no tenancy protection. It is intended for short-term recreational use, such as tourists visiting the city and the Zoetermeer Sports and Recreation Park, not for long-term stay. Local landlords sometimes try to circumvent residential tenancy rules via platforms like Airbnb, but the municipality of Zoetermeer maintains strict supervision.
Legal boundary in Zoetermeer
If the occupancy in Zoetermeer lasts longer than a few months or serves as main residence, it qualifies as protected residential space (Supreme Court 15 April 2014, ECLI:NL:HR:2014:123). Courts look at intention and actual use: invoices, registration in the Personal Records Database (BRP) with the municipality of Zoetermeer, and the presence of fixed furniture such as in kitchens or bathrooms are crucial indicators. The municipality checks this upon reports of nuisance in neighbourhoods like Rokkehage or Seghwaert.
Consequences of exceedance in Zoetermeer
An invalid holiday rental agreement in Zoetermeer becomes residential tenancy retroactively, including termination protection via the Rent Tribunal. Landlords risk reassessment of regular rental prices, fines from the municipality up to €10,000 per violation and forced closure of the property. Tenants can effectively block eviction. For Airbnb-like rentals, a tourist permit from the municipality of Zoetermeer is mandatory; violation leads to immediate closure and publication on the local warning list.