Settlement Agreement Following Rental Mediation in Delft

A settlement agreement following rental mediation is the legal record of a successful mediation in Delft rental disputes. This document contains concrete agreements, such as a payment arrangement for rent arrears in the historic city center, maintenance obligations for monumental properties or rent price adjustment due to rising energy costs. Unlike the mediation agreement, it is directly enforceable at the District Court of The Hague, location Rotterdam or Lelystad, and definitively ends the dispute. Statutory basis: art. 7:900 CC, with the option for a notarial deed from a Delft notary for additional security. Key elements: clear deadlines aligned with the local rental market, penalty clauses for non-compliance and rescission conditions. Example specific to Delft: tenant pays €500 immediately after mediation at Huurteam Delft and the remainder in installments, while the landlord repairs leaks within 14 days in accordance with the Delft housing ordinance. It remains confidential and prevents future claims regarding typical Delft issues such as moisture in old TU student housing or deposit refund after leaving student accommodations. In the event of non-compliance, the counterparty may demand immediate enforcement from the cantonal judge without a new procedure. In Delft, where rental conflicts often revolve around renovations in the city center or Midden-Delfland, this instrument is frequently used via the local Huurcommissie or neighborhood teams. Tip: have it reviewed by a lawyer from the Juridisch Loket Delft. Advantages: tailored solutions that are binding without lengthy procedures. According to the Council for the Judiciary, 75% of mediations in regions like Delft are resolved in this manner, bringing peace and clarity to the rental relationship between Delft tenants and landlords.