Termination of Temporary Rental Agreement by Landlord in Westland

In Westland, with its many greenhouses and agricultural rental homes, the landlord may terminate a temporary rental agreement, but exclusively under strict conditions. Article 7:274 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW) prescribes a notice period of one month and requires a valid reason, such as own use for glasshouse horticultural activities or urgent maintenance of a company home. Without a proper reason or too short a notice period, the termination is null and void. As a tenant in Westland, you do not need to agree; the contract ends automatically, but in the event of threatened eviction, you can lodge a defence with the district court judge in The Hague. Evidence is essential: the landlord must make it plausible why termination is necessary, for example due to a lack of seasonal worker housing. Exception for housing associations such as Vidore: urgent own use carries significant weight, especially in shrinking areas such as 's-Gravenzande or Naaldwijk. Specific rental law in Westland: in the event of forced departure due to the landlord's fault, you can claim a relocation allowance, crucial for temporary workers in horticulture. Practical examples from Westland show many court cases regarding unjustified terminations at the end of the harvest season. Document correspondence, photos of the property and immediately contact the Juridisch Loket in The Hague. After termination, tenant protection lapses, but in eviction proceedings you have the right to be heard and to defend yourself. Local tip: consult the municipality of Westland for horticulture-specific rules. (248 words)