Landlord's Repair Obligations for Defects in Westland

In Westland, landlords are obliged to keep rental properties in good condition, in accordance with art. 7:204 BW. Especially in greenhouse workers' dwellings or dyke dwellings in places such as Naaldwijk, Monster or Kwintsheul, defects such as leaks due to high air humidity or broken heating in winter occur. Landlords must repair within a reasonable term. Tenants in Westland can demand rent reduction, approach the Rent Tribunal in The Hague or involve the court via the Rotterdam District Court. Failure to repair constitutes grounds for termination. Make a report by registered letter with photos, deadlines and reference to local Westland circumstances such as soil instability near the Ringvaart. In case of non-response: hire a certified expert, such as from the network of the Westlandse Bouwvereniging, and recover costs via the court. The Rent Tribunal advises on disputes over typical local issues such as mould in greenhouse dwellings. In case of serious defects, emergency law applies: landlord pays for temporary alternative accommodation, for example in a nearby B&B in Poeldijk. Minor repairs under €50, such as a loose tap in a small kitchen, remain the tenant's responsibility. Document everything with apps or local witness statements for a possible case at the subdistrict court. This protects Westland tenants against unsafe housing due to agricultural influences and strengthens termination rights. Landlords in Westland thus prevent claims from seasonal workers or families.