Grounds for Termination by Landlords in Westland: When Is It Permitted?

Landlords in Westland cannot terminate a rental agreement without valid grounds, as stipulated in Article 7:271 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). Three main categories apply locally: **urgent personal use** (e.g., for family members or to occupy a greenhouse residence), **non-payment of rent** (following a formal demand by the Municipality of Westland), and **disorderly conduct**, such as nuisance in densely populated greenhouse horticulture areas around 's-Gravenzande or Naaldwijk. For residential tenancies in Westland, the landlord must demonstrate that no reasonable alternative exists, taking into account the tight housing market in this horticultural municipality. In cases of personal use, the tenant is given priority for alternative housing via **Woonnet Rijnmond**, with additional consideration for seasonal workers. The subdistrict court in The Hague applies strict scrutiny: only about 20% of termination cases in the region succeed, partly due to local tenant protection measures. **Procedure:** 1. Written termination notice stating the grounds; 2. Potential tenant consent or, if refused, legal proceedings at the **District Court of Rotterdam**. Tenants with urgent housing needs in Westland receive extra protection against forced eviction. **Example:** A grower in Monster wishing to move into a rental property near the auction house after retirement qualifies as urgent personal use, provided it is substantiated with local documentation. For greenhouse renovations, temporary termination may apply. Landlords risk **compensation claims** for unjustified termination, while tenants may demand **penalty payments** for non-compliance. These grounds balance the interests of Westland’s growers and residents while preventing arbitrary terminations in the region.