Interim Rental and Urgent Termination of Temporary Contracts in Westland

Interim rental in Westland, governed by Article 7:232 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW), differs from regular rental due to its short-term nature, ideal for seasonal workers in greenhouses or temporary stays in glasshouse horticulture areas such as 's-Gravenzande and Naaldwijk. Urgent termination applies here analogously, with faster procedures and less protection for the tenant. Subtenants may terminate for serious nuisance caused by the main tenant, such as illegal occupancy in temporary workers' accommodation. The landlord terminates for non-performance, provided it is reported without delay to the Municipality of Westland. Specifically for furnished rental with a temporary contract in greenhouse complexes, this ends automatically, but an urgent ground accelerates the process. The court examines more strictly due to the temporary nature; proof via messages, videos or reports to the local neighbourhood teams is crucial. Examples: party nuisance in a holiday home near the beaches of Monster or damage by partygoers in a temporarily fitted-out shed in Wateringen. Procedure: immediate termination plus court if necessary, without involvement of the Rent Tribunal – directly via the BW. Tenants lose less residential protection, costs lower due to urgency. In a recent ECLI case, the District Court of Rotterdam ruled that interim rental in Westland was dissolved due to threats and nuisance in a glasshouse horticulture workers' dwelling. Unlike main rental: no Rent Tribunal, purely BW. Advice for Westland property owners: explicitly regulate the rental agreement with clauses on seasonal work, protect via deposit and report nuisance directly to the municipality. Interim rental offers flexibility for the horticultural economy, but risks in case of abuse by temporary workers. (248 words)