Landlord's Repair Obligation versus Tenant in Delft

Art. 7:213 DCC places minor repairs (approx. €8.07/day, 2024) on the tenant in Delft, major on the landlord. Minor: lamps, sockets in typical Delft terraced houses; major: roof leaks due to heavy rain in the polders, central heating boiler failures in old monumental buildings. Tenants in Delft student housing or rental apartments must report defects to landlords such as DUWO or private owners in writing in a timely manner, otherwise risk liability. Landlord must remedy within a reasonable term, otherwise tenant may do so themselves and recover costs (art. 7:215 DCC). In case of vacancy in Delft: landlord full maintenance, taking into account strict municipal requirements for historic buildings. Disputes: Delft Rent Tribunal assesses urgency, often in consultation with local neighbourhood teams. Example: worn tap in a rental property on the Oude Delft is a minor repair. Checklist: make a protocol of the report with photos, ideal for evidence with the Delft Tenants' Interest Association. Good Landlordship Act requires prompt response (max. 14 days). Tenants: no 'DIY' for complex tasks in VvE complexes such as around the Markt without permission. Service charge subscriptions with Delft landlords separate responsibilities. In VvE in historic Delft streets: joint costs for facades and gutters. Sanction: rent reduction up to 100% for prolonged defect, such as moisture problems due to the nearby watery environment. Evidence: email trail or app from local rental platforms. This encourages maintenance and prevents neglect in Delft's rental market. Consult inspection report at start of tenancy via the municipality of Delft. This keeps your canal-side home habitable and relationships good. (248 words)