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Legal Procedure for Termination of Rental Contract Due to Nuisance in Westland

Start procedure at the Westland District Court with summons and evidence. Request termination plus damages. Duration: 3-6 months, free for low incomes. Local Huurteam Westland offers free advice.

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In Westland, a termination procedure due to nuisance starts at the district court in The Hague, Westland sector (location 's-Gravenzande). File a summons via the bailiff with costs around €85. Gather solid evidence such as complaint letters to housing associations like Vidomes or WestlandWonen, a logbook of nuisance in greenhouse neighbourhoods or Poeldijk flat districts, witness statements from neighbours and medical reports on stress due to noise nuisance from greenhouses or agricultural activities. The judge assesses whether the nuisance impedes the enjoyment of the home (art. 7:270 DCC) and whether the landlord failed in enforcement, typically in densely populated neighbourhoods like Monster or Naaldwijk. Request summary proceedings in case of acute danger, such as severe fights in Kwintsheul. The landlord submits a defence, often referring to its own warnings via local neighbourhood managers. If granted, termination follows with retroactive effect, compensation for damages and sometimes relocation allowance for a new home in Westland. Procedure duration: 3-6 months. No court fee for tenants with income below €28,000; consult Huurteam Westland for free assistance or pro bono lawyer via Juridisch Loket in 's-Gravenzande. Consider interim relief for temporary accommodation via Westland social services. Alternative: Rent Tribunal for rent reduction. In emergencies, suspend rent via municipality. Success depends on evidence; judges have recently ordered termination for persistent greenhouse noise nuisance without intervention. After termination, the landlord sometimes pays estate agent costs for alternative rental in Westland. Continue paying rent until judgment to prevent forced eviction. (218 words)