Termination of Lease Agreement by Landlord in Westland

In Westland, a landlord may terminate the lease agreement for urgent reasons, such as own occupation in greenhouses or renovation of agricultural properties, in accordance with Article 7:274 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Consider family needing the house in 's-Gravenzande or Naaldwijk for work in horticulture. Unilateral termination requires a notice period of at least one month and must be served by registered letter or bailiff's writ. Reasons must be objective, fitting the local housing market with many temporary contracts for seasonal workers; the tenant may refuse, after which the sub-district court in The Hague decides. If approved, a new term follows. Unlike mutual consent, which is voluntary, this forces legal proceedings via the Huurcommissie Westland or court. Landlords must provide evidence, such as family need due to contraction in the horticultural sector. Tenants have a right of first refusal to return after renovation, crucial in a municipality with high pressure on social housing. Procedure: notice of termination with grounds, tenant's response, advice from Huurteam Westland, possibly sub-district court. Costs: court fees around €85 and lawyer. Success rate low with weak motives, especially with stricter local rental policy. Advice: negotiate first for mutual agreement, supported by Westland tenant associations. The law protects tenants against abuse of power in this flower-rich region. (248 words)