Temporary Contracts and Termination: Specific Rules for Temporary Lease Law in Westland

In Westland, known for its greenhouse horticulture and dynamic housing market, temporary lease agreements (article 7:232 CC) deviate in termination procedure from fixed contracts. These contracts, often used for seasonal workers in greenhouses around 's-Gravenzande and Naaldwijk, end automatically, but early termination requires compelling reasons such as urgent vacancy needs. Lessors must demonstrate that continuation is unreasonable, taking into account local horticultural cycles.

Conditions for Termination in Westland

Termination remains limited; lessees enjoy strong protection, especially in the municipality of Westland where judges at the Rotterdam District Court strictly examine whether the temporary nature still applies. At expiry, no termination protection applies, but urgent termination does in case of non-performance, such as non-payment by temporary greenhouse employees from Poeldijk.

Practical Differences in Westland

Under the vacancy law or starters exemption for young growers, termination is simpler in Westland greenhouses and homes, but advice from the Rent Tribunal is often mandatory. Lessees can claim conversion to a fixed contract in case of unlawfulness, supported by local rent teams in Monster and Kwintsheul. Specific to Westland: temporary contracts address seasonal vacancy, but abuse for permanent lessees is strictly addressed.

Important: temporary contracts may not be abused to circumvent rent protection, certainly not in the tight Westland market. Criminal sanctions loom in case of fraud, with extra attention from the municipality for fair leasing practices.