Temporary Rental Contracts in Delft: Termination Without Protection

Temporary rental contracts in Delft (maximum 2 years) end automatically at the end of the term, without formal termination. Tenants in this vibrant student city enjoy no termination protection; the landlord does not need to demonstrate an urgent reason. Essential is written documentation with the clear indication 'temporary', otherwise it becomes an indefinite-term contract. Upon expiry, tenants can leave directly without court intervention. An exception applies to pregnant tenants or families with children under 2 years old: the contract is then converted into a fixed-term rental contract. In Delft, with its many TU students and expats around the Technopolis campus, the procedure is strict: landlords must remind tenants at least one month before the end date. Consider a 1-year expat contract for a researcher at TU Delft – departure is then mandatory. During the term, rent increases are limited to statutory indexation. In the event of early termination by the tenant, the landlord may file a damage claim. These contracts are popular in the tight Delft starter and student market, but abuse is prevented by strict controls. The Huurcommissie in the Haaglanden region reviews the validity and rejects temporary contracts if they do not meet the requirements. Local real estate agents around the Markt and Phoenixstraat always advise seeking legal advice from the Juridisch Loket Delft. (218 words)