Termination of Tenancy by Landlord in Westland: Grounds and Procedure

In Westland, with districts such as Naaldwijk, Monster, Poeldijk, and Kwintsheul, landlords may terminate the tenancy for urgent reasons, such as rent arrears, nuisance, or urgent own use (art. 7:271 DCC). First, a notice of termination must be sent with a minimum notice period of three months. Tenants have a right of consent, but in case of refusal, a procedure follows before the district court in The Hague, which has jurisdiction for Westland. Specific grounds include own use by the landlord, renovation of greenhouses or dwellings, or non-payment. Upon approval, the tenancy ends; in case of refusal, the landlord must litigate. The tenant may respond within two months after the notice. The judge assesses the reasonableness through a balancing of interests, taking into account the local housing shortage in Westland due to the greenhouse horticulture economy. In case of successful termination for own use, the landlord must offer alternative accommodation, often via the urgent housing seekers list of the Municipality of Westland. In practice, a tenant in Monster won a case because there was no environmental permit for the renovation of a greenhouse horticulture site. Use model letters from the Huurcommissie or consult the Juridisch Loket in Naaldwijk. Tenants with low income, often seasonal workers in horticulture, often receive longer periods or priority for social housing. The Municipality of Westland applies strict rules against vacancy, which makes litigation more complex. This process protects tenants in Westland against arbitrariness and provides a defense, especially given the high housing prices due to agricultural pressure. Always consult a tenancy law specialist, such as via the WestlandWonen Loket, for personal advice.