Rental Dispute Procedure at the Canton Court in Delft

The rental dispute procedure at the canton judge in Delft is the formal route if mediation via the Rent Team Delft fails. Tenants and landlords in Delft neighbourhoods such as Poptahof or Tanthof summon each other for matters such as eviction, rent reduction or defects in properties (Dutch Civil Code Book 7, Title 4). Procedure at the District Court of The Hague, Delft location: summons, defence, hearing with witness examinations and judgment. Court fees range from €85 to €500, plus lawyer optional via local pro bono cases. Term: 4-12 months, with expedited procedure for urgent eviction in Delft rental complexes. Evidence crucial: photos of damp spots in old TU properties, invoices, emails with landlord. Judge may order mediation during the process, often in collaboration with the Juridisch Loket Delft. Outcome: judgment with penalty payments for non-compliance. Delft tenants have strongly protected tenant law; landlord must prove 'reasonable ground', especially in student housing around TU Delft. Pre-litigation step: Rent Commission for review of rent prices in Delft, about which many complaints were received by the Rent Team in 2023. Advantages: free legal aid for low incomes via Delft initiatives, precedent effect for local rental market. Disadvantages: time-consuming and costly due to full court agenda. Tip: prepare file well via Juridisch Loket in Delft or Rent Team Delft. In 2023, the canton judge The Hague (including Delft) handled over 2,500 rental cases, many related to the tight Delft housing market. Choose this route if amicable settlement with local landlords fails, for a definitive solution.