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Applying for Joint Tenancy in Delft: Step by Step

Applying for joint tenancy in Delft? Learn the procedure, your joint rights and obligations as a joint tenant, and how to successfully arrange this with local landlords.

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Applying for Joint Tenancy in Delft: Step by Step

Applying for joint tenancy in Delft means entering into a lease agreement jointly with a partner, housemate or family member. All joint tenants bear equal responsibility for the rent, damage and other obligations. In Delft, with its tight rental market, the procedure is structured but requires good preparation. This article provides a local guide with steps, rights, obligations and references to Den Haag District Court (Delft district) and Juridisch Loket Delft.

What is joint tenancy in Delft?

In joint tenancy, multiple persons sign the lease agreement as equal principal tenants, unlike subletting where one principal tenant dominates. In Delft, many students and young couples rent this way. Key characteristics:

  • Full joint liability for rent, service charges and repairs.
  • Equal right to the entire property, including in Delft student accommodations.
  • Termination requires consent of all joint tenants; otherwise, the lease continues.

Ideal for Delft student houses or couples, but note: income differences do not affect the equal responsibility.

Legal basis for joint tenancy in Delft

Based on Civil Code Book 7, Title 3. Relevant Delft-specific regulations:

  • Rent Allowance Act: Joint income determines allowance; check via toeslagen.nl for Delft rental prices.
  • Good Landlordship Act: Extra protection against excesses, relevant for Delft housing associations such as Vestia.
  • Housing Act: All joint tenants liable for maintenance; report defects to Municipality of Delft.

Check the lease agreement for Delft-specific clauses, such as requirements for joint tenants (often partners or students) or termination procedures. In disputes: Den Haag District Court (Delft location) or free advice at Juridisch Loket Delft.

Step by step: applying for joint tenancy in Delft

Follow this local procedure for Delft landlords such as DUWO or private real estate agents:

  1. Make mutual agreements:

    Draft a joint tenancy agreement on cost sharing (rent, gas/water/electricity), termination and house rules. Tip: Have it checked at Juridisch Loket Delft for Delft rental law.

  2. Contact with landlord:

    Submit a joint application with IDs, income proofs and BRP registration Delft. Delft landlords often screen for student debts or job stability.

  3. Submit documents:

    Provide: copies of passports, payslips, BRP extract and possibly a guarantee declaration. For students: proof of enrolment TU Delft or Hogeschool.

  4. Sign lease agreement:

    All joint tenants sign; check rent price against liberalisation threshold (Delft approx. €900 for 2024).

  5. Register and start:

    Register with Municipality of Delft as co-residents. Pay deposit and start tenancy.

Rights and obligations as a joint tenant in Delft

  • Rights: Equal use of property, rent allowance application, protection against eviction via Den Haag District Court.
  • Obligations: Always pay, report damage, keep tidy. In case of non-payment: collection via Delft cantonal court.

Problems? Contact Juridisch Loket Delft (free) or Huurteam Delft for mediation.

Avoid common mistakes

No oral agreements; always in writing. Check if landlord agrees to your joint tenant – refusal only for valid reasons (see Civil Code art. 7:268).