Resolving Rental Disputes through the Rent Commission in Westland

In Westland, with its extensive greenhouse horticulture and residential areas in locations such as Naaldwijk, 's-Gravenzande, and Monster, the Rent Commission (Huurcommissie) handles rental disputes in an accessible and cost-free manner. This includes disputes concerning greenhouse complexes, social housing, or private rental contracts. **Procedure:** Apply online via [huurcommissie.nl](https://www.huurcommissie.nl) with your rental contract, correspondence, and evidence of local circumstances, such as Westland’s greenhouse regulations. Binding decisions are issued within 6-12 weeks, including hearings for both parties—sometimes with input from local tenants' associations. The Rent Commission is competent to address rent adjustments, maintenance complaints (e.g., leaks in greenhouses), and terminations. For mid-lease termination clauses, the Commission assesses reasonableness, taking into account seasonal rental practices specific to Westland. **Decision:** Termination is either approved or denied, with damage calculations for growers or residents. An appeal can be lodged with the District Court in The Hague within two months. **Success rate for tenants in the Westland region:** approximately 60%, higher for well-documented greenhouse rentals. **Advantages:** No lawyer required; provisional measures available to prevent eviction. **Disadvantages:** Waiting times may increase during peak harvest seasons. **Examples:** Invalid clauses in Westland rental contracts have led to contract retention, as seen in recent cases regarding maintenance in Poeldijk. **Strategy:** Submit a complete dossier with local photographs and witness statements. After the decision, enforcement is carried out via a bailiff in Westland. Contact the Westland Tenants’ Team (Huurteam Westland) for free advice.