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Mutual Agreement to Terminate Rental in Westland

Mutual Agreement to Terminate Rental in Westland: joint termination with shorter notice period. Statutory rules, rights, obligations and local assistance via Juridisch Loket Westland.

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Mutual Agreement to Terminate Rental in Westland

In Westland, you can terminate the tenancy agreement by **mutual consent**. Both parties agree to an earlier end date. Read here how this works under the law, with local tips for the District Court of The Hague and Juridisch Loket Westland.

What does mutual consent entail?

**Mutual consent** means that the landlord and tenant in Westland jointly decide to end the rental. This is also called **agreed termination**. Unlike unilateral termination, where statutory notice periods apply, the parties themselves determine the end date. Handy if you want to move quickly in Westland, for example to a purchased home in 's-Gravenzande or Naaldwijk, but the landlord does not want to wait.

Always record the agreement in writing, such as in a termination letter or addendum. Without this, evidence may be lacking later, especially in disputes before the District Court of The Hague (Westland district).

Statutory basis in Westland

The rules are set out in Book 7 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW):

  • Article 7:210 BW: General termination of agreements. View article.
  • Article 7:262 BW: Termination of tenancy agreements, also relevant for joint arrangements.
  • Article 7:264 BW: Notice periods, which may be shorter by mutual agreement.

In Westland, the principles of good faith (art. 6:2 BW) and reasonableness and fairness (art. 6:248 BW) also apply. In case of problems: contact the Juridisch Loket Westland for free advice.

Practical examples from Westland

Often seen in the greenhouse horticulture region:

  1. Quick move for new job. Tenant in Monster finds house in Kwintsheul; parties agree on 4 weeks' notice instead of 1 month.
  2. Landlord wants to renovate property. For renovation in Honselersdijk, tenancy ends earlier.
  3. Avoid conflict. Disagreement over maintenance? Amicable termination prevents District Court of The Hague.

Rights and obligations

Rights of tenant

  • Written recording of agreements.
  • Reasonable notice period, tailored to Westland practice.
  • Final settlement with deposit refund.

Obligations of tenant

  • Deliver the property in clean condition, in accordance with local inspection.
  • Settle all outstanding payments.
  • Return keys on the agreed date.

Rights of landlord

  • Inspect property upon departure.
  • Agreements on cleaning and repairs.

Obligations of landlord

  • Refund deposit within a reasonable period.
  • Do not impose unexpected costs.

Tips for Westland

  • Consult Juridisch Loket Westland for model letters.
  • In case of dispute: District Court of The Hague, Westland district.
  • Consider the Huurcommissie for review.

This way, mutual consent proceeds smoothly and is legally watertight.