Rights and Obligations of the Tenant During Final Inspection in Westland

As a tenant in Westland, you have specific rights and obligations during the final inspection of your rental property, whether it is located in the greenhouse horticulture area near 's-Gravenzande or in the residential districts of Naaldwijk. You are obliged to return the property clean and in its original condition, excluding normal wear and tear such as light scratches on laminate floors from daily use or sand traces from the Westland polders. Pursuant to Book 7 Article 7:231 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), you must inform the landlord in good time of the desired inspection date, taking into account local busyness around the horticultural season. Be present at the inspection to demand signing of the protocol; refuse if it is incomplete and, for example, does not mention typical Westland features such as condensation in greenhouses. Take your own photos and videos as evidence, especially of vulnerable elements such as windows overlooking the greenhouses. You are entitled to a copy of the protocol and access to the initial inspection report for comparison with the condition at move-in. In case of dispute over damage, such as rust due to the salty Westland sea wind, you can request a counter-expertise via a local Rent Tribunal advisor in The Hague. The landlord may not claim new defects that were not listed in the initial protocol, not even seasonal issues in Poeldijk. After signing, you have seven days' reflection period to note corrections. Do not pay costs for normal wear and tear; this is legally at the landlord's expense. In case of non-performance, you can claim damages, supported by Westland tenants' associations. Document everything in writing to strengthen your position in possible proceedings before the district court in The Hague. A joint protocol prevents later conflicts and accelerates the deposit refund, so you can quickly settle into a new home in Kwintsheul. (312 words)