Landlord and Tenant Maintenance Obligations in Rental Housing in Westland

Article 7:206 of the Dutch Civil Code divides maintenance obligations in Westland: the landlord is responsible for major maintenance such as roofs of homes near greenhouses, foundations in peat soil, and sewerage in glasshouse horticulture areas such as 's-Gravenzande and Naaldwijk. The tenant handles minor maintenance: painting, replacing locks, and garden maintenance around the property. Always report defects promptly in writing to the landlord and the Municipality of Westland via the reporting point at the town hall in Poeldijk. The landlord must repair within 6 weeks, otherwise rent reduction up to 100% is possible. The tenant may not perform major work themselves, such as foundation repairs due to subsidence in Westland. In case of dispute: the Rent Tribunal decides, with local judges in The Hague handling Westland cases quickly. Examples: tenant repairs leaking tap in Kwintsheul and deducts from rent; landlord replaces central heating boiler for winter greenhouse cold. Document with photos and share via the Westland rental app of the Woonbond. In case of neglect: termination of the lease via the district court. Model contracts from Huurstichting Westland specify tasks, including inspection for mould due to high humidity. Tenant keeps the property clean, reports damage immediately during the glasshouse horticulture season. Landlord inspects annually, often combined with greenhouse tours. In hire-purchase in Westland, more tenant responsibility for energy-efficient adaptations. Tips: rental inspection before moving in at estate agents in Monster; low incomes benefit from Westland subsidy for home maintenance via the municipality. Judges penalise negligence with high cost orders. Cooperation with the local Woonbond in Westland prevents conflicts. This keeps your home livable in this horticultural paradise and relationships good. (312 words)