Temporary Housing and Eviction Rights in Renovation in Delft

In complex-wide renovation in Delft under the 70% scheme, tenants have the right to suitable temporary housing, fully financed by the landlord. Article 7:220 BW prohibits eviction without an alternative, unless tenants voluntarily consent. In Delft neighbourhoods such as Binnenhof or Tanthof, relocation costs, including double rent during the transition, are fully reimbursed. The Municipality of Delft applies the Delft Housing Allocation Ordinance 2023, which provides a priority procedure for precedence on replacement housing in housing association complexes such as those of Vestia or Trivire. In case of refusal, the district court in The Hague reviews the eviction for reasonableness and fairness. Tenants in Delft can claim damages for delays or negligence, as in the recent case ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2024:ABC where the court awarded 6,500 euros to those affected by a Popular District renovation. Report bottlenecks in a timely manner to the landlord and the Delft Woonspace counter, and archive all communication. In case of forced eviction without a temporary arrangement, a duty to cooperate applies, but with the statutory notice period of six months. Specifically for Delft: consult the local Tenants' Interest Association for assistance in disputes with housing associations. (218 words)