Termination of Temporary Rental Contract by Landlord in Delft

In Delft, the landlord can terminate a temporary rental contract, but only under strict conditions. Article 7:274 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) requires a notice period of one month and a valid reason, such as own use, urgent maintenance, or renovation. Without a valid reason or too short a notice period, the termination is null and void. As a tenant, you do not need to agree; the contract ends automatically, but in case of eviction threat, you can file an objection with the District Court of The Hague, which has jurisdiction for Delft. Proof of the reason is essential: the landlord must demonstrate this convincingly. Exception for housing corporations such as Vestia or Xyrion: urgent own use counts as a compelling interest. Specifically in Delft, with its tight rental market and many student accommodations around TU Delft, we see more court cases about unjustified terminations, especially for temporary contracts in neighborhoods like Poptahof or Vrijenban. Tenants are entitled to a moving allowance in case of forced departure due to the landlord's fault, and local experts advise to immediately contact the Juridisch Loket in Delft (Stationsplein 36). Practice examples from the Delft subdistrict court show that documentation is crucial. After termination, rent protection lapses, but you have the right to be heard and to present counter-evidence before the judge. Seek help from Huurteam Delft for free advice. (248 words)