Notice Periods and Procedures for Rental Agreements in Delft

Termination of a rental agreement for a property in Delft follows strict rules from Book 7, Title 3 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), with additional attention to local housing market regulations. Tenants in Delft have a notice period of one month, provided it is sent in writing and by registered mail. Landlords must give three months' notice for indefinite-term contracts, with compelling reasons such as own occupation or renovation, often occurring with historic buildings in the city centre. For rental prices below the liberalisation threshold – in Delft typically for social housing from Xior or Vestia – strong rent protection applies; termination requires consent from the Huurcommissie. The notice of termination letter must state the exact end date, reason and reference to housing scarcity in Delft. No response? The contract continues. Fixed-term contracts, popular among students around TU Delft, end automatically, but tenants retain six months' rent protection. Termination due to non-performance, such as rent arrears, starts with a notice of default; proof of dispatch is essential, especially for mail to addresses in neighbourhoods like Poptahof. For social housing in Delft, the Housing Act and local performance agreements add extra requirements, such as priority for urgent cases. Avoid costly court proceedings at the District Court of The Hague through mediation at the Juridisch Loket Delft. After notice: schedule an end inspection immediately, taking into account Delft rules for gas-free homes. Incorrect notice risks damage claims. Use model letters from the central government, adapted to the Delft context. This ensures smooth termination of the tenancy, without disputes on the tight Delft market. (278 words)